Canon G12 vs Nikon S6000

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon G12 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S6000 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S6000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was announced 12 months later than the S6000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G12 matches up vs the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G12 versus the S6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and S6000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and S6000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S6000 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G12 will have an edge in sensor innovation.