Canon G12 vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
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- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced April 2017
- Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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Here is a detailed overview of the Canon G12 vs Canon SX730 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G12 was brought out 7 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G12 matches up vs the SX730 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SX730 HS
| G12 | SX730 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon G12
| SX730 HS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2017 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 75 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SX730 HS
| G12 | SX730 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 features outer dimensions 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 SX730 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Canon G12 vs Canon SX730 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 compared to the SX730 HS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and SX730 HS is 83 and 88 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and SX730 HS.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will deliver extra detail having its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2017-04-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 6 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 10MP | 20.3MP |
| 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 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.9fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 grams (0.88 lb) | 300 grams (0.66 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $399 |