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Canon G12 vs Nikon S640

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon G12 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was launched 18 months later than the S640 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the G12 scores against the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S640

 G12 S640 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon G12

 S640 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S640

 G12 S640 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 compared to the S640.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S640 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and S640.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S640 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger G12 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
47
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (401g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Nikon S640 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Nikon S640
60
good battery power (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (401g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S640 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Nikon S640
60
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (401g)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $600 $225