Canon G12 vs Nikon S33

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon G12 versus Nikon S33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.