Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G12 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S4300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G12 was manufactured 12 months before the S4300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G12 matches up versus the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S4300
G12 | S4300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon G12
S4300 | G12 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S4300
G12 | S4300 |
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 enjoys exterior 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 S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon G12 versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 versus the S4300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S4300 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and S4300.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S4300 will give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 images | 180 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $119 |