Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G12 webpage
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Predecessor: |
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Canon G11
G11 vs G12
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Successor: |
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Canon G15
G12 vs G15
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Model Number: |
P6000 |
G12 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.95 |
$499.99 |
Street Price: |
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$853.79 |
Date Available: |
2008-09-30 |
2010-10-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
9.5 oz
(270 g)
includes batteries
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14.2 oz
(402 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.7 in.
(107 x
66 x
42 mm)
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4.4 x
3.0 x
1.9 in.
(112 x
76 x
48 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
13.5 |
10.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.80 microns |
2.08 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
35 |
47 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.0 |
20.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.2 |
11.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
129 |
161 |
Image Resolution: |
4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2376
(10.0 MP,
16:9), 3168 x 3168
(10.0 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), .NRW raw |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
0.8 |
2.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (15)
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1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Nikkor ED, 9 elements in 7 groups |
Canon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
112mm
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28 -
140mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6 -
24mm
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6.1 -
30.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.7 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
2 cm to Infinity
0.8 in to Infinity
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1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast-detect, Multi-area AF |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Non-TTL optical, real-image optical zoom |
Real-image optical zoom |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
2.8 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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461,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto (64 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto (64 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (64 - 100 / 200 / 400), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200*, 6400* (at reduced 3 megapixel resolution) |
Auto, 80 to 3200 in 1/3 EV steps; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, SPorts, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, Museum, Fireworks, Copy, Backlight, Panorama assist |
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 |
Self Timer: |
10 and 2 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Off, Fill, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync |
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 |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 0.3 to 6.0m (W), 0.3 to 3.0m (T) |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
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: |
.NRW raw |
CR2 |
Movie File Format: |
AVI |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Included Memory: |
48.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input, Wired LAN |
HDMI mini out |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.44 |
2.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
5.38 |
2.70 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
8 |
Unlimited |
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): |
0.8 |
2.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
6 |
Unlimited |
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): |
0.58 seconds |
0.66 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.74 seconds |
0.75 seconds |
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): |
0.305 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.88 seconds |
0.98 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.058 seconds |
0.076 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
3.0 seconds |
2.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
7.0 seconds |
4.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
260 shots |
370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary NB-7L |
Usable Battery Types: |
EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-7L 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: |
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Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Optical image stabilization, Hot-shoe, built-in GPS. |
Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, 720p HD Videos, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HDR Mode, Low Light Mode. |