Canon G12 vs Sony WX80
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![Canon PowerShot G12 front Canon PowerShot G12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-G12-ek-fs.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80/Sony-WX80-front.jpg)
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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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Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony WX80
G12 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon G12
WX80 | G12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony WX80
G12 | WX80 | |||
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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).
Check out the Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G12 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |