Canon G12 vs Nikon L100

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G12 versus Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and L100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was introduced 24 months later than the L100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G12 matches up versus the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 versus the L100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and L100 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and L100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G12 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer G12 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.