Canon G12 vs Nikon P300

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon G12 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was announced 4 months prior to the P300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G12 scores against the P300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys outer 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 P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G12 vs the P300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and P300 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and P300.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P300 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.