No unfamiliar to Canon G-series lovers, the PowerShot G12 looks almost identical to its older sibling, the G11, with the exception of a new front-mounted jog dial.
5 Stars – A supremely capable digital compact that edges its rivals in most of the areas that count

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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 point, an ultra zoom would be better value. Need a compact camera? Buy an SX120 IS or thereabouts, and save a lot of dough. Need better image quality? Get a dSLR.

At an MRP of Rs. 31,995, the G12 is costly. More so than an entry-level dSLR with kit lens, that will offer better image quality and less noise. However, this doesn’t mean the G12 is dead in the water, for it’s aimed at users who want a lot of manual controls and a smaller, lighter body. It offers good performance for every day shooting, and at base ISO’s does a darn decent job. Ergonomics are not top notch, but there a wealth of manual options will please those looking for more control over their shots. It is better than most other compact cameras, however, it costs three times as much. In the end, the price tag cannot be justified. If you’re looking for a compact camera, buy something else, and save a lot of dough. If you’re looking for higher performance, buy a dSLR. Sound familiar?
Specifications: Sensor: 10-megapixel, CCD; ISO range: 80-3200; Aperture range: f2.8-f4.5; zoom: 28-140 (5x); weight: 401 grams
Rating:
Features: 7.5
Performance: 7
Build: 7
Value: 5
Overall: 6.5

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Thanks to its easy operation and adroit balance of strong performance, helpful hardware, and fun shooting modes, the 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot G12 ($500 as of January 3, 2011) earned our top pick in a recent roundup of five advanced point-and-shoot cameras. The G12 received the best overall scores in our image-quality tests–a result that merely scratches the surface of the camera’s appeal.

The G12 turned in the best scores of the bunch in PCWorld Labs’ subjective tests for image and video quality, with especially impressive marks for exposure quality, color accuracy, and video quality. It was judged superior in all three of those categories, as well as in overall imaging and in video. The camera’s battery life is good; according to the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), which conducts standardized battery testing for all major cameras, the G12 captured 370 shots per charge with its LCD turned on.

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