Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the G12 (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G12 was introduced 12 months prior to the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G12 scores against the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| G12 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon G12
| TG-820 iHS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1030k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+569k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
| G12 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and TG-820 iHS is 83 and 92 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and TG-820 iHS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 1,030k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-7L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $600 | $500 |