Nikon P7100
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 vs Canon G12
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What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX P7100

Best price $750
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 15 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera September 2011 vs September 2010
  • Longer optical zoom 7.1× vs 5.0×
  • Better built-in flash range 29′ vs 23′
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX P7100

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot G12

Best price
$600
  • Weighs a little bit less than the P7100 12.4 oz vs 14 oz
  • 186% more battery life 1,000 shots vs 350 shots
  • Cheaper street price $600 vs $750
  • More popular with users 92% vs 90%
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 2 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board P7100 does not have HDR
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What the Nikon P7100 and Canon G12 have in common

  • Similar Body sizes 27 in³ vs 25 in³
  • Similar sensor resolutions 10.1 MP vs 10 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 43 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″ vs 2.8″
  • Both are popular cameras based on user ratings
  • Same quality video capture 720p 24fps
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe
  • flip out viewscreen

What’s missing from both the Nikon P7100 and the Canon G12

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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