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Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
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alaScore 91

1947 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1947 reviews of Canon PowerShot G12. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The performance and usability also get good comments. Views are divided on the viewfinder. Many are critical about the manual image adjustments and shutter.

portability, usability, performance, image quality, size

shutter, manual adjust.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot G12 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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size
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memory
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water proof
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot G12

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 126 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G12 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size and image quality. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical reviews about the shutter and price.

portability, usability, performance, image quality, size

price, shutter

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot G12

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 470 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G12 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and image quality. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the viewfinder.

portability, usability, performance, image quality, size

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon PowerShot G12

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G12 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and size. The usability and durability also get good views.

zoom, durability, usability, size, image quality

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Canon PowerShot G12

 

Canon's top end, enthusiast-targeted G12 compact is built like a tank and boasts some impressive firepower. But can it outgun its very impressive high performance rivals?

Vast array of manual controls, Exceptional build quality, Tilt and rotate screen, Accessory shoe, Excellent image quality

Below average video mode, Bulky for a compact, Expensive

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)

Canon G12 review

 

Portable alternative to a DSLR, with as many features, is a little pricey

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Dave Stevenson (techradar.com)

Canon G12 review

 

The Canon G12 offers some interesting improvements over the Canon G11

Good manual controls ; Decent image quality ; Small size ; Good LCD screen

Not as good as a DSLR ; Softness at higher ISOs

The latest in its G-series range of high-flying compact cameras, Canon's PowerShot G12 replaces the flagship PowerShot G11 just a little over a year after the latter was released.

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Canon PowerShot G12

 

The G12 is Canon's new premium PowerShot digital compact and while it inherits most of the key feature of its predecessor, the G11, it also builds on these with some neat new equipment. The new kit includes a control dial on the front for enhanced...

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

While it's not without flaws, and it's not cheap, it's the creativity and versatility that are the watch words that really make the G12 - and the G-series cameras as a whole - ideal as pro's back up or an enthusiast’s photographic powerhouse.

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

First Look: Canon PowerShot G12

 

Pocket-lint got some exclusive hands on time with the Canon PowerShot G12 behind closed doors before the global announcement today. We've brought you the news and shown you the camera from every angle, but here's what we garnered from our time with the...

Build quality, controls at your finger tips, vari-angle display

Price, no 1080p capture

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : PC Advisor (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot G12 review

 

The Canon PowerShot G12 is an advanced compact camera that can fit in your pocket, yet provides a full gamut of manual controls and a relatively big zoom.

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Canon PowerShot G12 review

 

Canon's latest G-series has a lot to live up to. Luckily, it's no slack snapper

A supremely capable digital compact that edges its rivals in most of the areas that count

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot G12 review

 

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...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Dan Havlik (wired.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot G12 camera review

 

If you're looking for a high performance camera with great imagequality, you should get a digital SLR, right?

Tank-like build feels like it can take a pounding. Tons ofexternal controls on the camera body will bring out the pro in you.Locking down the resolution at 10 MP means it's a better performerin low light. Very good 720p HD capture with stereo sound....

Even lower-priced competing models offer higher-resolution1080p HD video capture. Only digital zooming during video capturedegrades quality. Imaging sensor is still tiny, though otheradvanced compacts have gone big. Antiquated menu system

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot G12 review

 

The Canon PowerShot G12 is an advanced compact digital camera that can fit in your pocket, yet provides a full gamut of manual controls and a relatively wideranging zoom.

Plenty of manual features, good image quality, versatile lens

Grainy image quality, noticeable lens barrelling, shutter button is poor, rear buttons feel cheap

Feb, 2011
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