Canon G12 vs Canon SX130 IS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched August 2010
- Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
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On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G12 and Canon SX130 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and SX130 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G12 matches up against the SX130 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SX130 IS
| G12 | SX130 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon G12
| SX130 IS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SX130 IS
| G12 | SX130 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | August 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G12 features outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon SX130 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 vs the SX130 IS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SX130 IS is 83 and 85 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and SX130 IS.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.4-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401g (0.88 pounds) | 308g (0.68 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $250 |