Canon G12 vs Sony W650

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G12 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was launched 11 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the G12 grades versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 features physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 vs the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and W650 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and W650.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W650 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.