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Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G12 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was revealed 7 months prior to the S6200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G12 scores versus the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S6200

 G12 S6200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon G12

 S6200 G12 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S6200

 G12 S6200 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G12 and Nikon S6200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 against the S6200.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S6200 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and S6200.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S6200 will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Nikon S6200 Street photography details
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
Nikon S6200 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
60
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $229