- 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: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G12 webpage |
| Predecessor: |
Canon G11
G11 vs G12 |
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| Successor: |
Canon G15
G12 vs G15 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A850 | G12 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1999.95 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $2,219.00 | $853.79 |
| Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2010-10-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 30.0 oz (850 g) |
14.2 oz
(402 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
4.4 x
3.0 x
1.9 in. (112 x 76 x 48 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 10.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 2.08 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 47 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | 20.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,415 | 161 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
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 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element |
| 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: | No | Yes |
| 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: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. | 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 | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Real-image optical zoom |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 461,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | 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, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 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, 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: | 2 or 10 seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | 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: | n/a | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | CR2 |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | 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 |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | HDMI mini out |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 2.40 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | 2.70 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 23 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 23 | Unlimited |
| 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): | 0.18 seconds | 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): | 0.154 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.98 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.076 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.1 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NB-7L |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Cost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included. | Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, 720p HD Videos, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HDR Mode, Low Light Mode. |
