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Canon G12 vs Nikon P340

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon G12 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the P340 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The G12 was unveiled 4 years prior to the P340 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G12 grades vs the P340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon P340

 G12 P340 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon G12

 P340 G12 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon P340

 G12 P340 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 offers exterior dimensions 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 P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G12 versus Nikon P340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 vs the P340.

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and P340 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and P340.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P340 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P340 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography highlights
Nikon P340 Street photography highlights
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography information
Nikon P340 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography information
Nikon P340 Travel photography information
60
good battery life (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging factors
Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
60
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
36
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon P340
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix P340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 54
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.9
DXO Low light rating 161 273
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $380