Canon G12 vs Sony WX5
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary Canon G12 vs Sony WX5 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G12 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G12 was announced 7 months after the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G12 grades versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony WX5
| G12 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon G12
| WX5 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony WX5
| G12 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.8" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 461k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 against the WX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and WX5 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and WX5.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX5 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G12 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $250 |
