- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Links | ||
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G12 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon G11
G11 vs G12 |
Leica T (Typ 701)
T (Typ 701) vs TL |
Successor: |
Canon G15
G12 vs G15 |
Leica TL2
TL vs TL2 |
General | ||
Model Number: | G12 | TL |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $499.99 | $1699.99 |
Street Price: | $853.79 | $1,349.99 |
Date Available: | 2010-10-01 | 2016-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
14.2 oz
(402 g)
includes batteries |
13.5 oz
(384 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.4 x
3.0 x
1.9 in. (112 x 76 x 48 mm) |
5.3 x
2.7 x
1.3 in. (134 x 69 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 16.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.08 microns | 4.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 47 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 161 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3) |
4944 x 3278
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 | JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.0 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Leica L bayonet |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.1 - 30.5mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8.0 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) | Contrast Detection: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | Optional Leica Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 | 3.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 461,000 dots | 1,229,760 dots (409,920 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12500 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80 to 3200 in 1/3 EV steps; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode | Auto, 100 - 12500 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 15 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist., Special Scene, Low Light | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset |
Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro | Automatic, automatic / red eye reduction, always on, always on / red eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync / red eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 4.5 m / 14.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T) | Aperture dependant; GN = 4.5m at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CR2 | .DNG RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 3,200.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI mini out | Leica flash interface with integrated connection for accessories |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.40 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.70 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.0 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.66 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.75 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.98 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.076 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | 400 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-7L | Proprietary BP-DC13 7.4v 1040mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC13 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | Leica App (free download remote control and picture transfer in Apple App Store/Google Play Store). |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, 720p HD Videos, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HDR Mode, Low Light Mode. | Available in black, silver and titanium. |