Canon G12 vs Sony W610

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G12 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was brought out 11 months earlier than the W610 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G12 scores vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 versus the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and W610 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and W610.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W610 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.