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Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G12 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S3600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was introduced 4 years before the S3600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G12 matches up vs the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S3600

 G12 S3600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon G12

 S3600 G12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S3600

 G12 S3600 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G12 compared to the S3600.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S3600 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and S3600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S3600 will result in extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
47
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Nikon S3600 Street photography details
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
60
good battery (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
low MP (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $200