Canon PowerShot G12 vs OM System Tough TG-7

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      BrandCanonOM System
      ModelPowerShot G12Tough TG-7
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G11 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G15
      MSRP$549
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      ProcessorDIGIC 4TruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364000 x 3000
      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 240
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Custom, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points925
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation2.5 stops
      Screen Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT 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 OM System Tough TG-7
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      Red Eye Reduction
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Fill- in
      Manual
      Flash Off
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      DxO Low Light ISO161
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score47
      Video Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Dimensions112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")114 x 66 x 33 mm (4.49 x 2.6 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.8 x 3"5.9 x 5 x 3.5"
      Package Weight1.155 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Battery PackNB-7LLI-92B
      Battery Life370 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplusSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Canon PowerShot G12 OM System Tough TG-7
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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