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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G12 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Canon G11
G11 vs G12
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Successor: |
Canon G15
G12 vs G15
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Model Number: |
G12 |
NX20 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$1099.99 |
Street Price: |
$853.79 |
$399.99 |
Date Available: |
2010-10-01 |
2012-05-05 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
14.2 oz
(402 g)
includes batteries
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22.5 oz
(637 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.4 x
3.0 x
1.9 in.
(112 x
76 x
48 mm)
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4.8 x
3.5 x
1.6 in.
(122 x
90 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Samsung |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.08 microns |
4.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
47 |
75 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.4 |
23.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.2 |
12.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
161 |
785 |
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1), 3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3712 x 2088
(7.8 MP,
16:9), 2640 x 2640
(7.0 MP,
1:1), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 2944 x 1656
(4.9 MP,
16:9), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1728 x 1152
(2.0 MP,
3:2), 1024 x 1024
(1.0 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .SRW 12-bit RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.0 |
7.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1920x810 (24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
320x240 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Samsung NX |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element |
Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS NX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
140mm
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27 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.1 -
30.5mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 2x i-Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 faces |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom |
EVF type with Eye Contact Sensor; SVGA (800 x 600) TFT-LCD; Coverage: Approx. 100%; Magnification: Approx. 1.04X (APS-C, 50mm, -1m-1), Approx. 0.68X (Equivalent to a 50mm lens on a 35mm camera); Eyepoint: Approx. 18.0mm; Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 to +4.0m- |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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1,440,000 dots (480,000 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.69x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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1.04x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.8 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
461,000 dots
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614,400 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Selfie Screen: |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80 to 3200 in 1/3 EV steps; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode |
Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 15 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
221-segment Multi, 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 |
Scene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Sound Picture, 3D Photo; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Fish-Eye, Sketch, De-fog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film1, Old Film2, Negative, Selective Color (4 Color Modes); Magic Frame: Old Album, Old Film, Wave, Full Moon, Old Record, Magazine, Sunny Day, Classic TV, Wall Art, Holiday, Billboard 1, Billboard 2, Newspaper |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2-30 sec in 1 sec steps seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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 |
Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
11.0 m /
36.1 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T) |
Depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
CR2 |
.SRW 12-bit RAW |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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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 |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired (SR2NX02) |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI mini out |
Micro (Type D) HDMI, Combined AV/USB/Remote Micro USB Port |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.40 |
1.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
2.70 |
1.32 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
4 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.0 |
7.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
11 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.66 seconds |
0.35 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.75 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.060 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.98 seconds |
0.62 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.076 seconds |
0.044 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Full AF Shutter Lag, Wide Area mode = 0.650s |
Startup Time: |
2.7 seconds |
3.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.1 seconds |
3.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
370 shots |
360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-7L |
Proprietary BP1310 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BP1310 lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
intelli-studio 3.0, Samsung RAW Converter 4, PC Auto Backup, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS (except intelli-studio) |
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. |
Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n support, Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, Cloud , Auto Backup, TV Link, Wi-Fi Direct), supports geotagging w/ optional WGS84 GPS Module. |