Canon Advanced Compact Digital Camera - G11 Vs G12 Vs S95

Finding a point and shoot camera is easy

Finding a point and shoot camera is easy. Finding one that is right for you is not.

Canon has made this year an interesting one with its release of the Canon PowerShot G12 and the Canon PowerShot S95. Both are considered advanced compacts, not exactly your basic point and shoot cameras. Yet, they have the ability to be put in total auto modes and just "point and shoot."

But which one is the camera of choice? You have to consider the older model, Canon PowerShot G11, simply because it is still available and reviews from buyers suggest it is a powerhouse of a camera.

First of all, consider that Canon has done very little to sweeten the pot with the G12. The one significant improvement is the upgrade to HD video at 720p with dual stereo input mics. The older model had 640x480 VGA video capability with mono sound. So if video is important to you, definitely consider the G12, especially since the price has not come down at all on the G11.

But here is where the plot thickens. The Canon PowerShot S95 has been released with some very interesting similarities to the G-series. The technicals stats include identical sensor at 10-megapixels and the same processing engine. It has the same video output as the G12, but it also adds the ability to zoom while recording which the Canon G12 does not.

The continuous frame rate is a bit slower on the Canon S95, as is the shutter speed. However, all things considered, this camera appears to be an excellent alternative to the Canon G11 (or G12).

Two other things that are different are the size and the LCD. The PowerShot S95 is truly a pocket camera, while the G-series cameras are not. On the other hand, the pocket camera (S95) does not have the articulating LCD screen that the other two models both have.

All three of these are meant for serious photographers rather than the average family snapshot shooter. And all three are highly rated by the buyers at the online stores.

There is a rating system to show total user satisfaction for cameras purchased through the online store at Amazon, and two of the three are on the list of "Top 5 Point and Shoot Cameras."

by: Wayne Rasku

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