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Canon G12 vs Sony WX350

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon G12 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was announced 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G12 scores against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony WX350

 G12 WX350 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon G12

 WX350 G12 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony WX350

 G12 WX350 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with exterior dimensions 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 compared to the WX350.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and WX350 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (401g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Sony WX350
34
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Sony WX350
60
great battery power (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (401 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (401g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot G12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $270