Canon G12 vs Sony W230

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G12 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was introduced 24 months later than the W230 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the G12 grades vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 offers external 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) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G12 versus Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 and the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and W230.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W230 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.