Reasons to choose PowerShot G12
Released in 2010, PowerShot G12 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 355 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G12
vs Canon PowerShot G15
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot G1242 mm²
PowerShot G15- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G12 and PowerShot G15 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G12MetricPowerShot G15
10 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.06 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.25 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
23.55 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
355 gWeight352 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G12 and PowerShot G15 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G15 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G15 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G15 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G15
Released in 2012, PowerShot G15 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 352 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.