Canon G12 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are matching up the Canon G12 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX30V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G12 matches up versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G12 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.