Canon G12 vs Sony S2000
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Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon G12 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G12 was announced 13 months after the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G12 matches up versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony S2000
G12 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon G12
S2000 | G12 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony S2000
G12 | S2000 | |||
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Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G12 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G12 versus the S2000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and S2000.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The G12 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher G12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $225 |