Testseek.com have collected 93 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G12 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G12.
November 2010
(81%)
93 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
16 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good photo quality
With about a full stop advantage over typical compact cameras at high sensitivities
Nice 5X zoom lens with 28 140 mm range
New and improved "hybrid" optical image stabilization
Well built
Rangefinderstyle body
Flipout
Rotating high resolution 2.8" LCD display
Good outdoor and low light visibility
Optical viewfinder
Snappy performance in most respects
Full manual
Robust manual controls with improved dials
Capable automatic controls
Versatile 5x optical zoom lens
720p HD video
Articulating LCD display
RAW format support
Articulated LCD screen helps compose from unusual angles
High build quality
Good grip
Dials for ISO and EV
New Front dial very handy
Excellent optics with a 28mm start to the 5x optical zoom
Excellent Optical Image Stabilization
New hybrid IS sy...
Very good image quality for a compact camera
Manual controls
Articulating LCD
Very good image/video quality
Popout LCD display
HDMI out
Lots of manual controls
Superior image and video quality
Easy to use
Superb blend of automated and manual controls
Adjustable
Swiveling LCD screen
Funtouse creative scene modes
Fun-to-use creative scene modes
Excellent image quality
Well made
Superb lens
Excellent feature set
Good ergonomics and handling
JPEG and RAW capture
Multi-angle LCD
Articulated LCD
Built-in neutral-density filter
Very good photo quality for its class
Very good picture quality
Low noise even in very low light
Tweaks galore
HDR a great option for still subjects
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Good image quality
Useable results achievable up to ISO 3200 (if shooting Raw)
Accurate metering and focus
Good JPEG resolution (though stick to Raw for best results)
Fast and responsive in use
Excellent build quality
Good ergonomics (extra control dial makes a lot of difference)
Lots of manual control (we love the big chunky dials)
Customizable control dials
Versatile and sharp 28-140
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.
Timeless design
HD video addition
New control wheel on the camera's front
The editors didn't like
Controls can be intimidating at first
Small and cluttered buttons
Especially zoom and fourway controllers and shutter release button
Lens can be seen through optical viewfinder when at wideangle position
Some redeye
Though removal tool in playback mode got rid of it
Can't use optical zoom in movie mode
24 fps frame rate a bit choppy
Wish list
Faster lens
WB bracketing
Ability to set co
No optical zoom while recording video
No microphone jack
Awkward size
Heavy and bulky
Controls are stiff and rough
Small Shutter button and Zoom ring
Mediocre cycle times
Poor optical viewfinder coverage
High barrel distortion at wide-angle
Moderately high chromatic aberration at wide-angle (when wide...
Pricey
Bulky
Small sensor for such a big camera
Slow shooting speed
No zooming during video recording
Maximum aperture of F2.8
A bit bulky
Price
High ISO noise problems
Sluggish focusing
Size
Shot-to-shot performance still a little sluggish
Some annoying controls
Expensive
Too much noise at elevated ISOs
No dedicated video button
May be the end of an era
Even lowerpriced competing models offer higherresolution 1080p HD video capture. Only digital zooming during video capture degrades quality. Imaging sensor is still tiny
Though other advanced compacts have gone big. Antiquated menu system
Poor optical finder (but no worse than G11/Nikon P7000)
No direct video recording button
24fps maximum frame rate in 720p movie mode (although many people prefer this to 30fps+)
Rear control dial can be hard to manipulate precisely
Video function lacks finesse - no zooming or AF during recording
Bulkier than some competitors
Slow continuous shooting at full resolution
Can't optically zoom while filming
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Optical viewfinder; articulated LCD; built-in neutral-density filter; very good photo quality for its class
Shot-to-shot performance still a little sluggish; some annoying controls
The Canon PowerShot G12 is a high-performance compact camera that will appeal to dSLR owners seeking a portable back-up snapper. Overall, it's a quality package....
The PowerShot G12 sports scene modes and custom colour modes, and it also includes an HDR mode. It's a very good camera overall, but its picture quality is not up to the standard of an interchangeable lens camera, nor a digital SLR (such as the great ...
Image quality, JPEG and RAW capture, build, extensive feature set, multi-angle LCD, great control layout and handling
High ISO noise problems, sluggish focusing, size, price
Big, heavy and feature rich, the G12 nevertheless packs a real photographic punch, it's a true enthusiasts digital “compact”. And, while the G12's new kit makes it a key camera if you're in the market for a well specified bridge-style snapper, we worry...
The Canon Powershot G12 is hard to beat if you are looking for a high end, compact digital camera. Images are pin sharp in most cases and the options for fine tuning your photos are impressive. The attention to detail in the build is outstanding too. ...
If you're in the market for a new camera and don't want the bulk of a proper DSLR – or even a smaller mirrorless camera such as the Sony NEX-3 – the G12 fits the bill extremely well. The manual modes and dials on offer, while daunting to beginners, wil...
While the PowerShot G12 builds on the successful formula set out by the G11, it doesn’t really add anything new. It is perhaps best to think of it as a G11 Mark II, but this is no bad thing – the G11 is an excellent camera, winning AP’s 2010 Enthusiast...
Despite all this the G12 remains the premier compact camera. The amount of functionality found inside can’t be matched (not even by some entry-level dSLRs) and it offers superior shooting capabilities, such as an excellent macro, for the more discerni...
Good image quality even in dark conditions, complete manual control, supports RAW image format, large swivel LCD screen, easy to use with dedicated dials, good Macro, 720p HD video with stereo sound capture, rugged build, HDR bracketing
Tiny field of view in optical viewfinder, no optical zoom during video capture, 4GB limit for video capture, no dedicated video capture button, a bit heavy, expensive
Canon PowerShot G12 is a worthy successor to the G11. The user is given full manual control over every feature of the camera. As always, ease of use and ergonomics have been given proper attention. Some nifty features such as the level gauge are very u...
Abstract: At an MRP of Rs. 31,995, the G12 is costly. Entry level dSLR cameras are cheaper, and will give you better results. The G12 is as good as, or better than, most compact cameras, but it is also pricey enough to warrant second thought. At this price poin...
