Canon PowerShot G12
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15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
While not without flaws such as the AF responsiveness which is a little problematic in an otherwise eminently capable camera. The G12 is not cheap either but the camera's creativity and versatility are key and make the G12 – and the G-series cameras as a whole – ideal as pro's back up or an...
Pros:
- Excellent image quality
- well made
- superb lens
- excellent feature set
- good ergonomics and handling
- JPEG and RAW capture
- multi-angle LCD
Cons:
- Price
- high ISO noise problems
- sluggish focusing
- size
9 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 review
Canon PowerShot G12 digital camera review : Canon has an impressive amount of successful camera series. Recently, ten years of the Digital IXUS camera was celebrated, which is still a good seller.
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
As long as you're happy paying a premium for the Canon name, the G12 is an excellent do-almost-anything camera. Its main weakness is that it's almost identical to the earlier G11 model.
Pros:
- Great video quality
- Articulating LCD screen
- Excellent image quality
Cons:
- Screen is not colour accurate
- No real improvements over the G11 apart from HD video
- No external mic input
- Expensive compared to competition
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
No surprise here - the Canon PowerShot G12 is an excellent camera with HD video that will appeal to loads of enthusiasts. But - and this is a big but - for around $100 more you can get a Sony NEX-3, a very compact camera with a much larger 14.2MP APS-C sensor, interchangeable lens capability, 720p...
Pros:
- Very good picture quality
- Low noise even in very low light
- Tweaks galore
- HDR a great option for still subjects
Cons:
- Expensive
- Too much noise at elevated ISOs
- No dedicated video button
- May be the end of an era
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
UPDATE 04/07/2012: with its 1'' 20-Megapixel sensor, the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 sets a new standard for picture quality in compact cameras, both in terms of detail and digital noise.
Pros:
- Good optical zoom with excellent stabilisation
- High-quality design and build
- Digital noise incredibly well handled up to 1600 ISO
- Logical
- well-thought-out design and handling
- Swivel LCD screen
Cons:
- 3-inch screen only displays 460,000 dots
- Optical viewfinder lacks precision and can be uncomfortable if you wear glasses
- Optical zoom could be faster
- Inferior burst mode and video mode
- Grip handle isn't deep enough
15 years ago
Canon Powershot G12
The G12 offers impressive image quality and performance all round. A great camera for experimenting creatively and is likely to appeal to those wanting to step up on their technical skills.
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
The G12, which updates the acclaimed G11 , is an option for those who want better pictures and better features than a less well specified compact will deliver, but don't actually want to go the whole hog and plump for a DSLR.
Pros:
- Vast array of manual controls
- Exceptional build quality
- Tilt and rotate screen
- Accessory shoe
- Excellent image quality
Cons:
- Below average video mode
- Bulky for a compact
- Expensive
15 years ago
Review: Canon G12
If you're looking for a high performance camera with great image quality, you should get a digital SLR, right? Well yes, DSLRs are top-drawer picture-takers. But they're bulky and they weigh a ton.
Pros:
- Tank-like build feels like it can take a pounding
- Tons of external controls on the camera body will bring out the pro in you
- Locking down the resolution at 10 MP means it's a better performer in low light
- Very good 720p HD capture with stereo sound.
Cons:
- Even lower-priced competing models offer higher-resolution 1080p HD video capture
- Only digital zooming during video capture degrades quality
- Imaging sensor is still tiny, though other advanced compacts have gone big
- Antiquated menu system
15 years ago
Canon Power-Shot G12 Compact Camera
My wife gifted me this camera on my birthday and it was a good choice. I am not a professional photographer, but wanted a camera which is slightly above the average point and shoot camera . The price in India when we bought (around a year back) is around 28K INR.
15 years ago
After having many cameras over the years, compacts, SLR's, this Canon G12 camera produces the best quality images I have ever seen.
Pros:
- Great picture quality
Cons:
- Size and weight
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