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Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

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.

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The 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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon G12

 SX150 IS G12 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 16 months
Display size3"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.

Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SX150 IS is 83 and 86 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery life (370 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition (306g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (130 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging factors
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
60
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon 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