Canon G12 vs Nikon L22
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Released February 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G12 vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and L22 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G12 was manufactured 12 months later than the L22 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G12 grades versus the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon G12 vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix L22. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon L22
| G12 | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon G12
| L22 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon L22
| G12 | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 vs the L22.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and L22 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and L22.
All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon L22 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern G12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L22 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 pounds) | 183 gr (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $130 |