Canon G12 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced August 2009
Canon G12 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon G12 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was unveiled 18 months later than the S1000pj making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G12 matches up against the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G12 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S1000pj
G12 | S1000pj | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon G12
S1000pj | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S1000pj
G12 | S1000pj | |||
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Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G12 and Nikon S1000pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 against the S1000pj.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S1000pj is 83 and 94 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and S1000pj.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S1000pj will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G12 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $289 |