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The Canon PowerShot G12 is geared toward those seeking as much manual control as possible without making the leap to DSLR territory. With a 10-megapixel sensor also capable of HD video recording inside, the G12 carries an articulating 2.8 display and features hybrid image stabilization. Support for a range of manual options and HDR mode are also included.

Description

  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: 10/2010
  • Price at launch: $499.99

Availability

  • Camera type: Point-and-shoot
  • Width: 4.41 inches
  • Height: 3 inches
  • Depth: 1.9 inches
  • Weight: 0.77 pounds
  • Color: Black
  • Internal image stabilization: Yes

Hardware

  • Sensor size: 1/1.7"
  • Sensor type: CCD
  • Effective pixels: 10 megapixels

Sensor

  • Minimum ISO: 80
  • Maximum ISO: 3200
  • Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds): 4000
  • Slowest shutter speed (n seconds): 15 seconds
  • Max. continuous shooting speed: 4.2 FPS

Controls

  • Size: 2.8 inches
  • Resolution: 461000 dots
  • Articulating / hinged screen: Yes
  • Built-in viewfinder: Yes

Display

  • Video capture: Yes
  • Max. resolution: 720p
  • Standard framerate(s): 24, 30, Other
  • NTSC / PAL recording: NTSC, PAL

Video

  • Supported video formats: H.264
  • RAW support: RAW

Software

  • Focal length (wide): 6.1 mm
  • Focal length (telephoto): 30.5 mm
  • Focal length (35mm equivalent - wide): 28 mm
  • Focal length (35mm equivalent - telephoto): 140 mm
  • Widest aperture / f-stop: 2.8
  • Optical zoom: 5 x
  • Digital zoom: 4 x
  • Combined zoom: 20 x

Lens

  • Supported media: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC

Storage

  • Built-in speaker: Yes
  • Built-in microphone: Yes

Audio

  • Video out: Yes
  • Connection(s): USB, HDMI mini

Ports

  • Model: NB-7L
  • Removable: Yes

Battery

Yes (Built-in)

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