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Canon G12 vs Nikon L28

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon L28

 G12 L28 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon G12

 L28 G12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon L28

 G12 L28 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

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

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Nikon L28
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
60
good battery (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (280 shots)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (370 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
48
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (401g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 images 280 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $90