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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Replacement is Nikon P7100
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon G12 and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G12 was launched 2 months later than the P7000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G12 scores against the P7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon P7000

 G12 P7000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon G12

 P7000 G12 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon P7000

 G12 P7000 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2010Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G12 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon P7000 has specifications of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 compared to the P7000.

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and P7000 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and P7000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7000 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
45
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Nikon P7000 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (401 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
Nikon P7000 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Nikon P7000
60
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (310 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Nikon P7000
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging features
Nikon P7000 Vlogging features
60
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (401g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
has external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (310g)
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 39
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light score 161 147
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $354