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Canon G12 vs Sony W730

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon G12 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon G12 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was released 24 months prior to the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G12 matches up against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony W730

 G12 W730 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon G12

 W730 G12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony W730

 G12 W730 

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 vs the W730.

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and W730 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and W730.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W730 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Sony W730
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (401g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (401 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon G12 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot G12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $138