Canon G12 vs Nikon D4s
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Canon G12 vs Nikon D4s Key Specs
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon G12 vs Nikon D4s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and D4s (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and D4s (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe G12 was introduced 4 years prior to the D4s which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G12 scores vs the D4s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon D4s
| G12 | D4s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon G12
| D4s | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.4") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon D4s
| G12 | D4s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides 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) while the Nikon D4s has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 and the D4s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and D4s is 83 and 50 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and D4s.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D4s will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon D4s Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon D4s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon D4s |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2014-02-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 pounds) | 1350 grams (2.98 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | 3074 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 images | 3020 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | EN-EL18a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | CompactFlash, XQD |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Launch cost | $600 | $6,498 |
