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Canon G12 vs Sony S2000

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Sony S2000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony S2000

 G12 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon G12

 S2000 G12 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony S2000

 G12 S2000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Sony S2000
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Sony S2000
60
good battery pack (370 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Sony S2000
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot G12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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