Canon G12 vs Canon SX510 HS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G12 vs Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was launched 3 years earlier than the SX510 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G12 matches up vs the SX510 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SX510 HS
| G12 | SX510 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon G12
| SX510 HS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SX510 HS
| G12 | SX510 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 461k | The same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has got exterior measurements 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 SX510 HS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the SX510 HS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and SX510 HS is 83 and 80 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and SX510 HS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX510 HS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2013-08-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 pounds) | 349 gr (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
| 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | NB-6LH |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $600 | $249 |