Canon G12 vs Nikon S6500

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon G12 vs Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was launched 24 months prior to the S6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G12 matches up versus the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 vs Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 and the S6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S6500 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and S6500.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S6500 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.