Canon G12 vs Sony S950
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50 Overall
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33 Features
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Canon G12 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon G12 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G12 was launched 24 months later than the S950 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G12 matches up vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony S950
| G12 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon G12
| S950 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony S950
| G12 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 vs the S950.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and S950 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and S950.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G12 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher G12 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $600 | $130 |