Canon G12 vs Nikon P7100

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon G12 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G12 was introduced 13 months earlier than the P7100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the G12 matches up versus the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G12 and Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 vs the P7100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and P7100 is 83 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and P7100.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.