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Canon G12 vs Nikon S33

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G12 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S33 (1/3.1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was announced 5 years prior to the S33 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the G12 grades against the S33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S33

 G12 S33 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon G12

 S33 G12 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S33

 G12 S33 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about 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") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 and the S33.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S33 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and S33.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S33 will give more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
33
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Nikon S33 Street photography information
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (401g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography details
Nikon S33 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (370 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (401g)
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $150