Canon PowerShot G12
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15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
Canon's PowerShot G12 can be seen as a minor or major upgrade to its predecessor, the G11 , depending on how much you want HD video capabilities. The new model arrives at $100 less than the launch price of its predecessor yet adds a 720p HD movie mode with stereo audio.
15 years ago
Canon Powershot G12
The Canon Powershot G12 is an excellent choice for anyone who is looking for a high quality digital camera. The sharpness and clarity of the photos it takes is hard to beat. I was also bowled over by the build quality.
Pros:
- General features
- sharpness and clarity of photos
- colour control
- build quality
- handling
- pull out and twist LCD screen
Cons:
- Shutter delay could be that bit better
- macro shot lacks brightness
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
While it's not without flaws, and it's not cheap, it's the creativity and versatility that are the watch words that really make the G12 - and the G-series cameras as a whole - ideal as pro's back up or an enthusiast's photographic powerhouse.
Pros:
- Image quality
- JPEG and RAW capture
- build
- extensive feature set
- multi-angle LCD
- great control layout and handling
Cons:
- High ISO noise problems
- sluggish focusing
- size
- price
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
Canon has unveiled the latest generation of their powerful G-series line of PowerShot cameras, with the introduction of the PowerShot G12. This unit builds off the foundations laid by its predecessors, like the PowerShot G11 , offering top of the line features and performance in a compact frame.
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 review
Like buses, you can wait ages for a top-end compact camera and then four come along at once. In the past few months we have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 (AP 25 September), Samsung EX1 (AP 7 August) and the Nikon Coolpix P7000 (AP 16 October).
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
Canon has added HD video to its latest G series addition, the Canon G12, but is this new feature enough to merit an upgrade from the previous generation, and is it enough to keep the G series at the top of the advanced compact tree? The Canon PowerShot G12 review finds out...
Pros:
- Timeless design
- HD video addition
- New control wheel on the camera's front
Cons:
- Could maybe of done with a few more upgrades
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
The core specification hasn't changed since the G11, but a selection of minor upgrades address some of the issues facing the earlier model, while others take inspiration from the best of the competition, most notably its major rival from Panasonic.
Pros:
- 5x zoom with 28mm wide and 1cm macro
- Flash hotshoe
- RAW files and full manual controls
- Great quality 2.8in / 460k articulated screen
- Superb controls
- build and ergonomics
Cons:
- Slow continuous shooting at full resolution
- Can't optically zoom while filming
- Lumix LX5 and PowerShot S95 compelling alternatives
- No longer smaller than a camera with a DSLR sensor
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
The Canon PowerShot G12 is the 2010 version of Canon's premium compact camera, aimed at the DSLR owner looking for a backup model or the enthusiast who wants DSLR functionality without the added size and weight.
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