Canon PowerShot G12 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G12PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      MSRP$799.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1.5-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm18.7 x 14 mm
      Total Pixels10.4 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364160 x 3120
      Other Resolutions3648 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 2404352 x 2904, 4352 x 2448, 3120 x 3120, 2496 x 3120, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1840 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points931
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points01
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/2.0 - 3.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologysRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.80"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps5.2 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      On
      Slow Synchro
      Off
      Flash Range7.00 m6.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO161581
      DxO Color Depth20.421.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.210.8
      DxO Overall Score4758
      Video Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Dimensions112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6")
      Weight (inc. batteries)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.8 x 3"6.4 x 5.75 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.92 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Battery PackNB-7LNB-12L
      Battery Life370 shots240 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplusSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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