Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Here, we are matching up the Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SX150 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G12 was announced 16 months prior to the SX150 IS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the G12 grades vs the SX150 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SX150 IS
| G12 | SX150 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 SX150 IS over the Canon G12
| SX150 IS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SX150 IS
| G12 | SX150 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Canon SX150 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 vs the SX150 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SX150 IS is 83 and 86 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and SX150 IS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX150 IS will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum 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 detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.4-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 306 gr (0.67 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 images | 130 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $600 | $249 |