Canon G12 vs Nikon L28

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G12 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and L28 (20MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and L28 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was released 24 months prior to the L28 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the G12 matches up against the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers 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) and the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 and the L28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and L28 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and L28.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L28 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.