Canon G12 vs Nikon S630
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2009
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G12 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G12 was unveiled 24 months after the S630 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G12 matches up versus the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S630
| G12 | S630 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon G12
| S630 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S630
| G12 | S630 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 features external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 and the S630.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S630 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and S630.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S630 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern G12 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S630 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2009-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401g (0.88 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-7L | EN-L12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $240 |