PowerShot G12
High-End, Advanced Digital Cameras
About PowerShot G12
Specifications
Type
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical / 4x Digital / 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical / 4x Digital / 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
Image Capture Device
Type
10.0 Megapixel, 1/1.7-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
10.0 Megapixel, 1/1.7-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels
Approx. 10.4 Megapixels
Approx. 10.4 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length
6.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm)
6.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm)
Digital Zoom
4x
4x
Focusing Range
Normal AF: 2.0 in./5cm - infinity (W), 12 in./30cm - infinity (T);
Normal (With Tele-Converter): 1.8 ft./55cm - infinity (T);
Macro AF: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft./1 - 50cm (W), 12 in. - 1.6 ft./30 - 50cm (T)
Manual Focus: 0.4 in./1cm. - infinity (W), 12 in./30cm - infinity (T)
Normal AF: 2.0 in./5cm - infinity (W), 12 in./30cm - infinity (T);
Normal (With Tele-Converter): 1.8 ft./55cm - infinity (T);
Macro AF: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft./1 - 50cm (W), 12 in. - 1.6 ft./30 - 50cm (T)
Manual Focus: 0.4 in./1cm. - infinity (W), 12 in./30cm - infinity (T)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus
TTL Autofocus
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder
Real-image optical viewfinder
Real-image optical viewfinder
LCD Monitor
2.8-inch TFT color LCD (Vari-angle type with wide-viewing angle)
2.8-inch TFT color LCD (Vari-angle type with wide-viewing angle)
LCD Pixels
Approx. 461,000 pixels
Approx. 461,000 pixels
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Approx. 100%
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 (W) - f/4.5 (T)
- f/numbers available in Av and M:
W: f/2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
T: f/4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
f/2.8 (W) - f/4.5 (T)
- f/numbers available in Av and M:
W: f/2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
T: f/4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
Shutter Speed
1 - 1/4000 sec.
15 - 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
- Shutter speeds differs depending on the shooting mode.
- Shutter speeds available in Tv and M:
15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/12500, 1/3200, 1/4000 (Units: sec.)
1 - 1/4000 sec.
15 - 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
- Shutter speeds differs depending on the shooting mode.
- Shutter speeds available in Tv and M:
15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/12500, 1/3200, 1/4000 (Units: sec.)
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/ 1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200
Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/ 1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2
*1 Facial brightness is evaluated (Face Detect AE) in Face AiAF.
*2 Fixed to Center, linked to AF frame.
Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2
*1 Facial brightness is evaluated (Face Detect AE) in Face AiAF.
*2 Fixed to Center, linked to AF frame.
Exposure Control Method
AE Lock
- Not available when shooting videos
AE Lock
- Not available when shooting videos
Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
- Not available when shooting videos
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
- Not available when shooting videos
White Balance
White Balance Control
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2
*Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF (Face Detect WB).
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2
*Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF (Face Detect WB).
Flash
Built-in Flash
Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off, Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock
- Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face AiAF.
Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off, Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock
- Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face AiAF.
Flash Range
1.6 - 23 ft. (50cm - 70m) (W), 1.6 - 13 ft. (50cm - 4.0m (T)
- Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.
1.6 - 23 ft. (50cm - 70m) (W), 1.6 - 13 ft. (50cm - 4.0m (T)
- Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.
Recycling Time
10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 7.4V)
10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 7.4V)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Smart AUTO, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, Low Light, Quick Shot, SCN*1, Movie*2
1 Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter*3, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
*2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
*3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-Timer
Smart AUTO, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, Low Light, Quick Shot, SCN*1, Movie*2
1 Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter*3, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
*2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
*3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-Timer
Photo Effects
My Colors
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color*
* Adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available.
- Not available in RAW and RAW+JPEG
My Colors
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color*
* Adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available.
- Not available in RAW and RAW+JPEG
Self Timer
Custom*
*Delay time (0 - 15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots
(1 - 10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
Custom*
*Delay time (0 - 15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots
(1 - 10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
Wireless Control
Not available
Not available
Continuous Shooting
Normal: Approx. 2.0 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 4.2 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)
AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)
LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 1.2 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)
- Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.
- Differs depending on the zoom position.
Normal: Approx. 2.0 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 4.2 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)
AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)
LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 1.2 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)
- Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.
- Differs depending on the zoom position.
Image Storage
Storage Media
SD/SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
SD/SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format
Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Image Recording Format
Normal, Fine, RAW
Normal, Fine, RAW
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 Canon Original))*
* Images processed with DPP.
Videos: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Still Image: Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 Canon Original))*
* Images processed with DPP.
Videos: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Image:
16:9
Large: 3648 x 2048
Medium 1: 2816 x 1584
Medium 2: 1920 x 1080
Small: 640 x 360
3:2
Large: 3648 x 2432
Medium 1: 2816 x 1880
Medium 2: 1600 x 1064
Small: 640 x 424
4:3
Large: 3648 x 2736
Medium 1: 2816 x 2112
Medium 2: 1600 x 1200
Small: 640 x 480
RAW: 3648 x 2736
- Fixed to 1824 x 1368 when in Low Light
1:1
Large: 2736 x 2736
Medium 1: 2112 x 2112
Medium 2: 1200 x 1200
Small: 480 x 480
4:5
Large: 2192 x 2736
Medium 1: 1696 x 2112
Medium 2: 960 x 1200
Small: 384 x 480
Videos:
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap:
1280 x 720 (24 fps*1), 640 x 480 (30 fps*2), 320 x 240 (30 fps*2)
Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps; Playback: 30 fps*2)
640 x 480 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps, Playback: 30 fps*2)
*1 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
*2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
Still Image:
16:9
Large: 3648 x 2048
Medium 1: 2816 x 1584
Medium 2: 1920 x 1080
Small: 640 x 360
3:2
Large: 3648 x 2432
Medium 1: 2816 x 1880
Medium 2: 1600 x 1064
Small: 640 x 424
4:3
Large: 3648 x 2736
Medium 1: 2816 x 2112
Medium 2: 1600 x 1200
Small: 640 x 480
RAW: 3648 x 2736
- Fixed to 1824 x 1368 when in Low Light
1:1
Large: 2736 x 2736
Medium 1: 2112 x 2112
Medium 2: 1200 x 1200
Small: 480 x 480
4:5
Large: 2192 x 2736
Medium 1: 1696 x 2112
Medium 2: 960 x 1200
Small: 384 x 480
Videos:
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap:
1280 x 720 (24 fps*1), 640 x 480 (30 fps*2), 320 x 240 (30 fps*2)
Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps; Playback: 30 fps*2)
640 x 480 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps, Playback: 30 fps*2)
*1 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
*2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
Number of Recordable Images
Image data
| Large (L) | Medium 1 (M1) | Medium 2 (M2) | Small (S) | ||||||
| F | N | F | N | F | N | F | N | ||
| 4:3 | File Size (KB) | 2,565 | 1,226 | 1,620 | 780 | 558 | 278 | 150 | 84 |
| 4GB | 1,471 | 3,017 | 2,320 | 4,641 | 6,352 | 12,069 | 20,116 | 30,174 | |
| 16GB | 6,026 | 12,354 | 9,503 | 19,007 | 26,010 | 49,420 | 82,367 | 123,550 | |
| 16:9 | File Size (KB) | 1,920 | 918 | 1,210 | 585 | 604 | 300 | 113 | 63 |
| 4GB | 1,978 | 4,022 | 3,094 | 6,034 | 6,034 | 10,972 | 24,139 | 40,233 | |
| 16GB | 8,101 | 16,473 | 12,671 | 24,709 | 24,709 | 44,927 | 98,840 | 164,734 | |
| 3:2 | File Size (KB) | 2,280 | 1,090 | 1,436 | 694 | 496 | 246 | 133 | 75 |
| 4GB | 1,652 | 3,352 | 2,623 | 5,247 | 7,099 | 13,410 | 20,116 | 30,174 | |
| 16GB | 6,769 | 13,727 | 10,743 | 21,486 | 29,070 | 54,911 | 82,367 | 123,550 | |
| 1:1 | File Size (KB) | 1,924 | 920 | 1,210 | 585 | 420 | 208 | 113 | 63 |
| 4GB | 1,946 | 4,022 | 3,094 | 6,034 | 8,046 | 15,087 | 24,139 | 40,233 | |
| 16GB | 7,970 | 16,473 | 12,671 | 24,709 | 32,946 | 61,775 | 98,840 | 164,734 | |
| 4:5 | File Size (KB) | 1,541 | 737 | 972 | 470 | 336 | 167 | 90 | 51 |
| 4GB | 2,413 | 4,827 | 3,771 | 7,543 | 10,057 | 17,242 | 30,174 | 40233 | |
| 16GB | 9,883 | 19,767 | 15,443 | 30,887 | 41,183 | 70,600 | 123,550 | 164,734 | |
| Low Light (L) | RAW | ||||
| F | N | RAW | + JPEG | ||
| 4:3 | File Size (KB) | 706 | 353 | 14,297 | 16,862 |
| 4GB | 5,028 | 9,284 | 268 | 227 | |
| 16GB | 20,591 | 38,015 | 1,102 | 935 | |
Time of Recordable Movies
Movie data
| Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap | |||
| HD: 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 | |
| 24 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | |
| Video size (KB/sec.) | 2,521 | 1,416 | 495 |
| 4GB | 25 min. 08 sec. | 43 min. 43 sec. | 1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. |
| 16GB | 1 hr. 42 min. 57 sec. | 2 hr. 59 min. 03 sec. | 8 hr. 04 min. 30 sec. |
| Miniature Effect | ||||||
HD: 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 | |||||
| 5x | 10x | 20x | 5x | 10x | 20x | |
| 6 fps | 3 fps | 1.5 fps | 6 fps | 3 fps | 1.5 fps | |
| Video size (KB/sec.) | 573 | 287 | 143 | 246 | 123 | 61 |
| 4GB | 1 hr. 45 min. 52 sec. | 3 hr. 21 min. 09 sec. | 5 hr. 35 min. 16 sec. | 3 hr. 43 min. 30 sec. | 6 hr. 42 min. 20 sec. | 11 hr. 10 min. 33 sec. |
| 16GB | 7 hr. 13 min. 30 sec. | 13 hr. 43 min. 40 sec. | 22 hr. 52 min. 47 sec. | 15 hr. 15 min. 11 sec. | 27 hr. 27 min. 20 sec. | 45 hr. 45 min. 35 sec. |
Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
- Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Resume Playback, Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition effects, Scroll Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Jump, Slide Show (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist), Smart Shuffle
- Still Images: Single, Index, Magnification, Trimming, Resize, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning.
- Videos: Normal Playback*, Editing, slow motion **, pause, first frame, last frame, next frame, previous frame, fast forward, fast rewind
* Auto settings available in 5 levels
** 5 levels (including normal playback), sound not available.
- Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Resume Playback, Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition effects, Scroll Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Jump, Slide Show (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist), Smart Shuffle
- Still Images: Single, Index, Magnification, Trimming, Resize, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning.
- Videos: Normal Playback*, Editing, slow motion **, pause, first frame, last frame, next frame, previous frame, fast forward, fast rewind
* Auto settings available in 5 levels
** 5 levels (including normal playback), sound not available.
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Select image, select range, all images (all filtered images)
- The image data in the memory card stored with the design rule for camera file systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).
- RAW + JPEG images can be erased individually.
Select image, select range, all images (all filtered images)
- The image data in the memory card stored with the design rule for camera file systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).
- RAW + JPEG images can be erased individually.
Interfaces
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB (dedicated female connector with unified type of digital, audio and video)
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB (dedicated female connector with unified type of digital, audio and video)
Video Out
Analog: NTSC/PAL, digital: HDMI mini connector
Analog: NTSC/PAL, digital: HDMI mini connector
Audio Out
Stereo
Stereo
Other
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Supply
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 LCD Monitor on: Approx. 370 shots
LCD Monitor off: Approx. 1000 shots
Approx: 310 shots when in Quick Shot mode (LCD monitor on) Approx. 7 hours
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 LCD Monitor on: Approx. 370 shots
LCD Monitor off: Approx. 1000 shots
Approx: 310 shots when in Quick Shot mode (LCD monitor on) Approx. 7 hours
Power Source
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50
Shooting Capacity
LCD Monitor on: Approx. 370 shots
LCD Monitor off: Approx. 1000 shots
Approx: 310 shots when in Quick Shot mode (LCD monitor on)
LCD Monitor on: Approx. 370 shots
LCD Monitor off: Approx. 1000 shots
Approx: 310 shots when in Quick Shot mode (LCD monitor on)
Playback Time
Approx. 7 hours
Approx. 7 hours
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.41 x 3.00 x 1.90 in. / 112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3mm
* CIPA Compliant
4.41 x 3.00 x 1.90 in. / 112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3mm
* CIPA Compliant
Weight
Approx. 12.4 oz./ 351g (camera body only)
26 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi).Approx. 12.4 oz./ 351g (camera body only)
All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.
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