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ProductCode: canon_g12
Award: gold
ImageURL: /files/p/products/canon_g12/0d233aad0b9d48ffab893151c606db56.png
Name: Canon PowerShot G12
ShortSpecs:
    - 10 megapixels
    - 2.8″ screen
    - 28 – 140 mm (5×)
ReviewScore: 73
URL: /products/canon/compacts/canon_g12
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Canon PowerShot G12 is a premium compact digital camera, and the successor to the PowerShot G11 released last year. Inheriting most of the core features of the G11, the latest model sees the addition of an EOS-style front control dial, Hybrid IS for close-up work, and 720p HD video recording. It also adds multi-aspect ratio shooting and SDXC card compatibility. The rest of the features remain the same including a 28-140mm equivalent lens, 2.8" tilt and swivel LCD, manual control and RAW shooting.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Enthusiasts who want the maximum manual control in a compact (ish) package
        NotSoGoodFor: Video enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a slim, portable compact.
        Conclusion: The G12 is an excellent compact camera, with a proven 10MP CCD sensor and effective ergonomics. Fans of 'hands-on' photography will love the big chunky dials, and the addition of a front control dial makes the G12 easier to get to grips with than its most recent predecessors. Our only significant concern is with the G12's uninspiring movie mode.
    ASIN:
        - B0041RSPRS
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Sep 14, 2010
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fully articulated
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Single
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "370"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 1.1 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 10 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: Yes (Hot-shoe)
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
    FlashRange: 7.00 m
    FlashXSyncSpeed: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28–140 mm
    Format: H.264
    GPS: None
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Normal
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 3648 x 2736
    MaximumAperture: F2.8–4.5
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 15 sec
    NormalFocusRange: ""
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "9"
    OpticalZoom: 5×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240
    Processor: Digic 4
    RemoteControl: Yes (Optional)
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320  x 240 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "73%Gold Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jan 19, 2011"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 461,000
    ScreenSize: 2.8″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 10 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
    SensorSizeNotes: ""
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: None
    StorageIncluded: Unknown
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderType: Optical (tunnel)
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "6"
    Wireless: Eye-Fi Connected
    WirelessNotes: ""