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Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S4300

 G12 S4300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon G12

 S4300 G12 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S4300

 G12 S4300 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S4300 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
47
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (139g)
has focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography details
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
60
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (401g)
34
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix S4300
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