Canon G12 vs Nikon S800c
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2013
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon G12 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G12 was introduced 24 months earlier than the S800c which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G12 matches up vs the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon S800c
| G12 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon G12
| S800c | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 819k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+358k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon S800c
| G12 | S800c |
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers 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 S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 compared to the S800c.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and S800c is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and S800c.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S800c will result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2013-02-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 819k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lbs) | 184 grams (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | 140 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $290 |
