Canon G12 vs Nikon S3300
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced February 2012
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Here, we will be comparing the Canon G12 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S3300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G12 was released 12 months prior to the S3300 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G12 grades against the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S3300
| G12 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon G12
| S3300 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S3300
| G12 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G12 features external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G12 and the S3300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and S3300 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and S3300.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3300 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 401g (0.88 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 180 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-7L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $600 | $99 |