Canon G12#
Canon’s prosumer compact from 2010, sitting at the top of the G-series lineup of its era. 10 MP on a 1/1.7" CCD with full manual controls, RAW support, a tilting LCD, and an optical viewfinder. Hot shoe accepts Canon EX-series flashes. A capable backup or travel camera when interchangeable lenses aren’t appropriate.
Key Specifications#
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|
| Sensor | 10 MP 1/1.7-inch High-Sensitivity CCD |
| Lens | Canon 5× optical zoom · 28–140mm equiv · f/2.8–4.5 |
| ISO range | 80–3200 |
| Shutter speed | 15s–1/1500s |
| Viewfinder | Optical (real image zoom) |
| LCD | 2.8-inch · 461k dots · tilting |
| RAW support | Yes (.CR2) |
| Video | 720p / 24fps |
| Storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash | Built-in pop-up + hot shoe (Canon EX compatible) |
| Weight | 401g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 109.5 × 77.6 × 48.7 mm |
| Serial | [REDACTED] |
| Paid | $618 CAD |
| Current value | $239 CAD |
Controls#
| Control | Detail |
|---|
| Exposure dial | P / Av / Tv / M / Custom / SCN / Video |
| Rear control dial | Main exposure adjustment |
| Built-in ND filter | 3-stop internal ND |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | ±2 stops |
| Hot shoe | Canon EX-series TTL flash compatible |