Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 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
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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Let's look closer at the Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SX210 IS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G12 was introduced 8 months later than the SX210 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G12 scores against the SX210 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SX210 IS
| G12 | SX210 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon G12
| SX210 IS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SX210 IS
| G12 | SX210 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with physical 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) while the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 compared to the SX210 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and SX210 IS is 83 and 90 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and SX210 IS.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX210 IS will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G12 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 220g (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | NB-5L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $600 | $226 |
