Canon G12 vs Nikon S8100

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon G12 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and S8100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was revealed 5 months later than the S8100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G12 matches up against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has got external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 and the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and S8100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and S8100.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S8100 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.