Canon G12 vs Sony W710

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G12 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was revealed 24 months prior to the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G12 scores vs the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 against the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and W710 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W710 will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind in sensor innovation.