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Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon G12 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S8000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was brought out 8 months later than the S8000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the G12 grades against the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S8000

 G12 S8000 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon G12

 S8000 G12 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S8000

 G12 S8000 
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 provides exterior 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 S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 against the S8000.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and S8000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and S8000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S8000 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G12 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Nikon S8000 Street photography info
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (401g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $300