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Canon G12 vs Sony RX1

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G12 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was released 3 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G12 scores against the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony RX1

 G12 RX1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon G12

 RX1 G12 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony RX1

 G12 RX1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G12 against the RX1.

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and RX1 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and RX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
82
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Sony RX1
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (401g)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography advice
Sony RX1 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Sony RX1
60
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (401g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 per charge)
heavier than competitors (482g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1 Vlogging highlights
60
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (401 grams)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Canon G12 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Sony RX1
 Canon PowerShot G12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 93
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 14.3
DXO Low light score 161 2534
Other
Battery life 370 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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