Canon PowerShot G12 vs Canon PowerShot G11

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G12PowerShot G11
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G11
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot G12
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels10.4 Megapixel10.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
      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 2403648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.80"2.80"
      Screen Resolution461k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)Optical (tunnel)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps1.1 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range7.00 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      DxO Low Light ISO161169
      DxO Color Depth20.420.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.211.1
      DxO Overall Score4747
      Video Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Dimensions112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.8 x 3"6 x 6 x 3"
      Package Weight2.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Battery PackNB-7LNB-7L
      Battery Life370 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplusSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
      Other Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G11
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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