Canon PowerShot G12


PowerShot G12
at a glance
3648 x 2736

5x optical zoom

2.8" lcd viewer

SD[HC[]XC) [HC]MMC(+)

NB-7L Li-ion

Canon PowerShot G12 review summary


camera date	Sep 10
pixels / class	10.4M	compact digital camera

overall rating		18 reviews
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Canon PowerShot G12 specifications

lens / zoom	28mm - 140mm (5x) (dig: 4x)
focus / macro	auto \| manual / 1cm
metering mode	evaluative, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual / F2.8 W - F4.5 T
white balance	auto, 7 presets, 2 custom, wb correction
shutter	auto \| manual / 15s - 1/4000s
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	hot shoe; internal - 3 modes, slow sync, red eye reduction / 0.5m - 7m (iso auto)
viewfinder	optical
iso ratings	80, 100 - 3200 in 1/3EV steps
image size	3648x2736, 2816x2112, 1600x1200, 640x480 / [16:9] 3648x2048, 2816x1584, 1920x1080, 640x360 / [3:2] 3648x2432, 2816x1880, 1600x1064, 640x424 / [1:1] 2736, 2112, 1200, 480 / [4:5] 2192x2736, 1696x2112, 960x1200, 384x480
image format	raw, jpeg (exif 2.3)
image compr.	fine, normal
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 10s
video options	h264, with sound - 1280x720 (24fps); 640x480, 320x240 (30fps)
audio options	lin. pcm, syereo
connectivity	USB 2.0 HS; A/V (NTSC/PAL); hdmi
storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus
platform
extra features	optical image stabilizer tiltable lcd screen histogram display PictBridge compliant


Canon PowerShot G12 links

Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
03Feb11	Canon PowerShot G12 review at TrustedReviews
27Jan11	Canon PowerShot G12 review at digitalkamera (de)
20Jan11	Canon PowerShot G12 quick review at dpreview
23Nov10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at CameraLabs
17Nov10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at Imaging-resource
15Nov10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at PhotoReview
08Nov10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at Steves-digicams
01Nov10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at PhotoRadar
01Nov10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at dkamera (de)
27Oct10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at PhotographyBLOG
18Oct10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at Dcresource

Introductions, previews and other reviews
24May11	Four of the best compact cameras at BJP
24Dec10	Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000 at PhotoRadar
08Dec10	Canon PowerShot G12 review at ePhotozine
01Dec10	Canon G12 vs. Nikon P7000 at Quesabesde (es)
29Nov10	Canon G12 test images added to 2010 Enthousiast compact group test
22Nov10	Canon G12, Nikon P7000 and Lumix LX-5 shootout
28Sep10	Canon PowerShot G12 video review at infoSync
News, guides, hints & tips
14Sep10	Canon PowerShot G12 press summary
Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Canon Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Canon Forum
	steves-digicams.com Canon Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Canon PowerShot G12 announcement clippings

The PowerShot G12 is the first G-series model to feature Canon's HS System – a powerful combination of a high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and high-performance DIGIC 4 processor designed to provide outstanding image quality in all lighting conditions, including low light.

The inclusion of the HS System allows shooting at higher ISOs with excellent image quality – enabling users to capture exceptional images in all conditions. This extended ISO range allows users to shoot darker scenes without engaging the flash or using a tripod – capturing correctly-exposed images using only the available light. In situations when use of the flash is necessary, a higher ISO will enable users to extend its effective range and illuminate the subject more effectively. Higher ISOs also enable users to utilise faster shutter speeds – freezing motion to capture moving subjects with a reduced risk of blur.

Allowing users precise control over the ISO level, the dedicated ISO dial now allows adjustments in 1/3 stop increments. In addition to this, a new Auto ISO level adjustment feature allows users to pre-configure the maximum ISO setting they wish to use during shooting and specify how the camera selects the ISO to obtain the best balance between image quality and shutter speed.