Canon G12 vs Nikon L21
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
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- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
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In this article, we are matching up the Canon G12 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and L21 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was unveiled 12 months after the L21 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G12 matches up versus the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon L21
| G12 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon G12
| L21 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon L21
| G12 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 vs the L21.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and L21 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and L21.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G12 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger G12 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2010-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401g (0.88 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $180 |