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Canon G12 vs Sony WX10

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon G12 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was manufactured within a month of the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G12 grades against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony WX10

 G12 WX10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon G12

 WX10 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony WX10

 G12 WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.8"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon G12 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 vs the WX10.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and WX10 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and WX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX10 will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Sony WX10
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Sony WX10
60
great battery pack (370 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (401g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Sony WX10
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot G12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.8"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $200