Although the focal length range of 28-140 mm (KB) at a speed of F2.8 (W) to F4.5 (T) has remained identical, the image stabilizer has been replaced with the new hybrid stabilizer introduced with the Canon EF 100 mm 2.8 macro IS USM and also used in the PowerShot S95. The i-Contrast function for brightening shadows can be combined with both normal and HDR images. If the latter is necessary, one is not only dependent on the integrated flash unit, but can also access all EOS system flash units via the system flash shoe.įor high-contrast situations, Canon has incorporated an HDR function that combines three photos taken in quick succession with different exposures into a single, more dynamic range photo. The high sensitivity and noiselessness should save the user from using a tripod or flash in many situations. The continuous shooting speed was also significantly increased to 4.2 fps.
If the resolution is reduced to 2.5 megapixels, a maximum of ISO 12,800 is possible. The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted conveniently in third steps via a special rotary knob on the camera, but there is also a largely configurable automatic function.
Together with the signal processor Digic 4 an even better picture quality and noise freedom is to be achieved, christened by Canon HS-System. This includes not only the video function, which now records 1,280 x 720 pixels at 24 fps, but above all the image quality. The CCD image sensor (1/1.7″) has a resolution of 10.1 megapixels, just like the PowerShot G11, but has been improved in its own way. For example the optical zoom finder, which even has a diopter correction. The equipment list including the innovations of the PowerShot G12 is very long. However, the predecessor model already had all this to offer. In addition, Canon has given it some outstanding features, such as a very fast lens and an image sensor that is unusually large in this camera class. And so the current G12 is preparing to be an “ingenious” compact camera. Slightly slower autofocus and low continuous shooting speedĪdvertisements In Canon’s PowerShot G series, the “G” stands for “Genius”.