Canon G12 vs Nikon S810c

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G12 versus Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and S810c (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and S810c (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was launched 4 years prior to the S810c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the G12 grades vs the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon G12 versus Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 against the S810c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S810c is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and S810c.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S810c will show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind in sensor innovation.