Rating 4.2 73 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
TechRadar UK
14 years ago

Canon G12 review

The latest in its G-series range of high-flying compact cameras, Canon's PowerShot G12 replaces the flagship PowerShot G11 just a little over a year after the latter was released.
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Ciao
14 years ago

"Feel like a professional photographer with this little beast!"

Introduction First of all the Canon PowerShot G12 is an amazing camera. There is no disputing that. However is it the right camera for you? This review will hopefully help you decide if it is the right one for you. It has amazing features and is used by upcoming professionals, as well as hobbyists.
Pros:
  • Exceptional Quality
  • Extensive Range of Features
  • Great Value for Money
  • Easy to use
Cons:
  • None
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PhotoRadar
14 years ago

If you're rigidly set on buying a compact, the Canon G12 is just about the best you can buy – but keen photographers should carefully consider whether they shouldn't just bag a DSLR instead.
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PriceGrabber
13 years ago

Highly recommend!

We wanted a camera with a vari-angle LCD, so we went with the G12. Excellent choice. Love the quality of the pictures although I will say that it sometimes takes a bit longer than I would like to focus on the subject (although the continuous shooting mode
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naaptol
13 years ago

Amazing clarity

Awesome picture quality and clarity! Life like pictures explore your shooting talent and ease of operation makes it a user-friendly product. thumbs up for this Canon Powershot G12.
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PriceGrabber
13 years ago

great carry-everywhere camera

This is a first camera for my wife and a " carry-everywhere camera for me. There are times when I don't want to carry my D5100 w/18-200mm lens, but I almost always want to have a camera with me.
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T3
13 years ago

Canon G12 review

Since its maker doesn't yet offer an interchangeable lens compact system camera to rival the Olympus Pen E-PL1 , Sony NEX-5 or Panasonic Lumix GF2, Canon's range-topping 10 megapixel PowerShot G12 is being pitched as a more portable back up for a Canon EOS digital SLR.
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wired.co.uk
11 years ago

Canon PowerShot G12 camera review

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.
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Mouthshut
10 years ago

Great except for price

Hello friends, I absolutely love this camera. Star Mode is the coolest feature, and advanced settings are clutch. With an aperture range of 1.8-8, this camera takes amazing low-light shots. Shutter speed is also excellent, lessening issues with the blur. Marco shots also come out crisp and clear!
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Review guidelines
14 years ago

Canon PowerShot G12 Camera: Review

The Canon PowerShot G12 is a compact camera that has manual controls and features that allow control of your photo, such as support for the RAW format. To highlight the swiveling display high-resolution, HDMI, HD movies, the image stabilizer Hybrid, the high autonomy and the ability to take pictures...
Pros:
  • Optical quality, manual controls, RAW Support
  • Hybrid Image Stabilizer, Rotatable display, HDMI, High Dynamic Range mode, Smart Auto, Face Detection
Cons:
  • Sensitivity is not high
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