Canon G12 vs Nikon L28
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon L28
G12 | L28 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon G12
L28 | G12 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon L28
G12 | L28 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Canon G12 and Nikon L28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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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 |