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In this review, we will be comparing the G11 and the G12, two Small Sensor Compact cameras by Canon. Canon G11 was introduced to the market in December 2009 and Canon G12 was launched in January 2011. There is 13 months difference between G11 and G12 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G12, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G11 and Canon G12 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G11 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-12-16

10MP - 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

28-140 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.80" Fully Articulated Screen

Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

1.0fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

375g. 112 x 76 x 48 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G10 Compare

Canon G12 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-19

10MP - 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

28-140 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.80" Fully Articulated Screen

Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

1.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

401g. 112 x 76 x 48 mm

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Canon G12 was replaced by Canon PowerShot G15. You may also be interested in these comparisons: Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot G11

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G11 and Canon G12 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Weight	375 g vs 401 g	26 g lighter
Low Light ISO	169 vs 161	better High ISO performance

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Dynamic Range	11.2 vs 11.1	higher dynamic range
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light

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Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Max Resolution	10 MP vs 10 MP	Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Size	2.80" vs 2.80"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	461k dots vs 461k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs 1.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Optical Viewfinder Type	Tunnel type vs Tunnel type	View is not through the lens

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Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G11 and Canon G12 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G11 has external dimensions of 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89″) and weighs 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) (including batteries). Canon G12 has external dimensions of 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89″) and weighs 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G11 and the Canon G12. In this case, we can see that Canon G11 and Canon G12 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Canon G11 vs Canon G12 Camera Size Comparison - Front View — Comparison image of the Canon G11 and the Canon G12 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G11 is 26g lighter than the Canon G12 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G11 G12 Min Average Max Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G11 G12 Min Average Max Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot G11 nor Canon PowerShot G12 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G11 and Canon G12's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.80 inches.

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.

Both Canon G11 and Canon G12 have 1/1.7-inch sized 10.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the G11 and G12 sensor size comparison.

Canon G11 vs Canon G12 Sensor Size Comparison — Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G11 and Canon G12 Cameras

Canon G11 and Canon G12 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Canon G11	47	20.4 bits	11.1 Evs	169 ISO
Canon G12	47	20.4 bits	11.2 Evs	161 ISO

Canon G11 and Canon G12 features 28-140 mm F2.8-4.5 5× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm and have the same max aperture of f4.50 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G11 G12 Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS Average Telezoom

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G11 G12 Longest - Canon SX520 HS Average Max Aperture at Tele

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G11 G12 Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV Average Max Aperture at Wide

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G11 G12 Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6 Average In this section, we rank and compare Canon G11 and Canon G12 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas. Canon G11 for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE Canon G12 for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability External Flash Shoe Optical Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP Not so good Ergonomics&Handling Read the details Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability External Flash Shoe Optical Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP Not so good Ergonomics&Handling Read the details Canon G11 for Street Photography
EXCELLENT Canon G12 for Street Photography
EXCELLENT Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Optical Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Small Body Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Fully Articulated LCD Screen Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80 28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor Read the details Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Optical Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Small Body Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Fully Articulated LCD Screen Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80 28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor Read the details Canon G11 for Sports Photography
AVERAGE Canon G12 for Sports Photography
AVERAGE Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability External Flash Shoe Optical Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s 140 mm Tele Lens Not so good Ergonomics&Handling Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps Environmental Sealings 9 Focus Points Read the details Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability External Flash Shoe Optical Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s 140 mm Tele Lens Not so good Ergonomics&Handling Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps Environmental Sealings 9 Focus Points Read the details Canon G11 for Daily Photography
GOOD Canon G12 for Daily Photography
GOOD RAW shooting capability Compact Body 5.0X Optical Zoom Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor 375g Body Thickness 48mm Read the details RAW shooting capability Compact Body 5.0X Optical Zoom Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor 401g Body Thickness 48mm Read the details Canon G11 for Landscape Photography
POOR Canon G12 for Landscape Photography
POOR RAW shooting capability Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode 28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP No Environmental Sealings Read the details RAW shooting capability Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode 28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP No Environmental Sealings Read the details

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Canon G11 and the Canon G12, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G11 and Canon G12 scores compare:

Canon G11 Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #51 out of 485 in Compact camerasRanked #465 out of 1333 in all Cameras Canon G12 Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #36 out of 485 in Compact camerasRanked #402 out of 1333 in all Cameras

Canon G12 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G11 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon G11

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General	Canon PowerShot G11	Canon PowerShot G12
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2009-12-16	2011-01-19
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/1.7-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	7.44 x 5.58 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	41.52mm2	41.52mm2
Megapixels	10 megapixels	10 megapixels
Max Resolution	3648 x 2736	3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F2.8-4.5	F2.8-4.5
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	2.80"	2.80"
Resolution	461k dots	461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (tunnel)	Optical (tunnel)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.00 m	7.00 m
Max Flash Sync	1/2000s	1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	1280 x 720
Video Formats	H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	375g	401g
Dimensions	112 x 76 x 48mm	112 x 76 x 48mm
Battery Life	n/a	370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	47	47
DxO Color Depth	20.4	20.4
DxO Dynamic Range	11.1	11.2
DxO Low Light ISO	169	161
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