- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G12 webpage |
Predecessor: |
Canon G11
G11 vs G12 |
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Successor: |
Canon G15
G12 vs G15 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | FE-20 | G12 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $129.99 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $853.79 | |
Date Available: | 2009-09-15 | 2010-10-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 3.6 oz (103 g) |
14.2 oz
(402 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (96 x 57 x 22 mm) |
4.4 x
3.0 x
1.9 in. (112 x 76 x 48 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 8.0 | 10.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.35 inch | 1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: | 27.2556mm2 (6.03mm x 4.52mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.85 microns | 2.08 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 47 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 161 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 2.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Olympus lens, 6 elements in 5 groups, 4 aspherical elements | Canon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 108mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 18.9mm | 6.1 - 30.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Face Detection AF | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 154,000 dots | 461,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 | Auto, 80 to 3200 in 1/3 EV steps; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist., Special Scene, Low Light |
Self Timer: | 12 seconds seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.66ft. (0.2m) - 13.1ft. (4.0m); Wide: 0.66ft. (0.2m) - 13.1ft. (4.0m) at ISO 800 | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | xD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | microSD (MASD-1 is required) | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CR2 | |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Included Memory: | 20.5 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) | HDMI mini out |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.40 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.70 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.66 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.75 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.98 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.076 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 160 shots | 370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-42B | Proprietary NB-7L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 -10.5 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, 720p HD Videos, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HDR Mode, Low Light Mode. |