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Canon G12 vs Sony WX80

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was launched 24 months prior to the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G12 scores vs the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony WX80

 G12 WX80 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon G12

 WX80 G12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony WX80

 G12 WX80 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 and the WX80.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and WX80 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and WX80.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX80 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (401g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 shots)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (401 grams)
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot G12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $276