Canon G12 vs Sony S2100

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G12 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close but the G12 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was released 13 months after the S2100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G12 scores vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 against the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and S2100.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony S2100 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G12 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.