Canon PowerShot G12

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    Highlights

    • 10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.80" 461k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
    • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot G12 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fully Articulated 2.80" screen with 461k dot resolution and built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Canon PowerShot G12 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon PowerShot G series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot G series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MIII
    Compare
    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X MII
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    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X III
    Compare
    		October
    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X II
    Compare
    		January
    2017    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MII
    Compare
    		February
    2016    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X
    Compare
    		October
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X
    Compare
    		September
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G3 X
    Compare
    		June
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.20"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X
    Compare
    		September
    2014    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X II
    Compare
    		February
    2014    		 12.8 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G16
    Compare
    		November
    2013    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G15
    Compare
    		September
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X
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    		March
    2012    		 14.3 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    920k dot
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    2011    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G11
    Compare
    		December
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs PowerShot G9 X.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot G12.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon PowerShot G12 to its predecessor PowerShot G11 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Canon PowerShot G12 vs Canon PowerShot G11
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.2 vs 11.1
    Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
    Speaker Mono vs
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
    DOWNGRADES Canon PowerShot G12 vs Canon PowerShot G11
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Lower DxO Low Light ISO 161 vs 169
    Heavier 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz) vs 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot G12 vs PowerShot G11.

    Successor

    In 2012 Canon PowerShot G12 was replaced by Canon PowerShot G15. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon PowerShot G12 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G12
    Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
    More Powerful Processor DIGIC 5 vs DIGIC 4
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
    Selective Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/2.8
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/4.5
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
    Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 461k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.1 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 165 vs 161
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.5 vs 11.2
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Lighter 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) vs 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G12
    Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
    Lower DxO Color Depth 19.9 vs 20.4
    Lower DxO Overall Score 46 vs 47
    Shorter Battery Life 350 shots vs 370 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot G12 vs PowerShot G15.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated screen

    Canon PowerShot G12 has a 2.80" Fully Articulated screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Canon PowerShot G12 with Fully Articulated screen


    Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder.

    Sensor

    Canon PowerShot G12 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Canon G7 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Canon G16
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon G7 X MII
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    20.1 MP

    Canon G7 X MIII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G9 X II
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    20.1 MP

    Canon G9 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Canon G1 X II
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    1.5-inch

    12.8 MP

    Canon G1 X
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    1.5-inch

    14.3 MP

    Canon G15
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon G5 X MII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G11
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Canon G5 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon PowerShot G12 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot G12 comes with NB-7L battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot G12's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot G12 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot G12 has dimensions of 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89"). It weighs 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    112 mm (4.41")

    76 mm (2.99")

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    76 mm (2.99")

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    48 mm (1.89")

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    Canon PowerShot G12 dimensions

    Canon PowerShot G12 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot G12 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Canon PowerShot G12 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Canon PowerShot G12 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Canon PowerShot G12 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Canon PowerShot G12 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon PowerShot G12 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Canon PowerShot G12 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

    Canon PowerShot G12 Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot G12 and give score of 62 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Canon PowerShot G12 a score of 61 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Canon PowerShot G12 a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Canon PowerShot G12 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Canon PowerShot G12 a score of 61 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    74

    We give Canon PowerShot G12 a score of 74 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Canon PowerShot G12 a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Canon PowerShot G12 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


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