Canon PowerShot G12 vs Nikon Coolpix L100

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G12 and the Nikon Coolpix L100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot G12 was introduced in January 2011 and Nikon Coolpix L100 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot G12 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

      Nikon Coolpix L100 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot G12
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix L100.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot G12

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G12 over Nikon Coolpix L100.

      Canon PowerShot G12 vs Nikon Coolpix L100
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.5 vs f/5.4
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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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 G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon G7 X MII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon G7 X MIII
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      1-inch

      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 G9 X II
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      1-inch

      20.1 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

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon L100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L100 over Canon PowerShot G12.

      Canon PowerShot G12 vs Nikon Coolpix L100
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 420 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 15x
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 3.0"
      Lighter 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz) vs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)

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      Nikon L820
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L830
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon L610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix L100
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot G12 Nikon Coolpix L100
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot G12 has a 2.80" Fully Articulated screen with 461k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix L100 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon PowerShot G12 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 on Canon PowerShot G12

      Canon PowerShot G12 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix L100.

      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. Nikon Coolpix L100 features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot G12 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Nikon Coolpix L100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot G12 comes with NB-7L battery pack with battery life of 370 shots and Nikon Coolpix L100 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot G12 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot. Nikon Coolpix L100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G12, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L100. Canon PowerShot G12 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

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

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot G12 body has dimensions of 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89") and Nikon Coolpix L100 body has dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07"). Canon PowerShot G12 weighs 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L100 weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz).

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

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      72 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix L100

      Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix L100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      80
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      83
      •   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)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      84
      •   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
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix L100 and give them scores of 62 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      72
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot G12

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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