Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G12

55

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Canon Rebel T3

52

Canon Rebel T3
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G12

Size
 Really small
Mid size 112x76x48 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
 

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T3

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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Battery life
 Great battery life
700 shots
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 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
 
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differences

Advantages of the Canon T3
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Startup delay Much less startup delay 300 ms vs 2700 ms
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 9x less delay when turning on
Overall image quality Better image quality 62.0 vs 47.0
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 More than 30% better image quality
Color depth Better color depth 21.9 bits vs 20.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.5 more bits of color
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 700 shots vs 350 shots
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 2x more shots per battery charge
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
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 More than 7.5x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 755 ISO vs 161 ISO
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 The T3 has excellent image quality 2.2 f-stops higher ISO than the G12
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The T3's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 309 ms vs 380 ms
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 Around 20% less delay when taking photos
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3 fps vs 2 fps
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 50% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $327.69 vs $971.00
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 The best price we've seen is $643 cheaper (3x less)
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
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 2x longer exposures
Canon Rebel T3 Learn more about
the Canon T3

Advantages of the Canon G12
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Size Significantly smaller 112x76x48 mm vs 130x100x78 mm
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 2.5x smaller
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Screen size Larger screen 2.8" vs 2.7"
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 Almost the same
Thickness Thinner 1.9" vs 3.1"
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 Around 40% thinner
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.2 EV vs 11 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Weight Slightly lighter 401 g vs 459 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Canon PowerShot G12 Learn more about
the Canon G12
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon Rebel T3 Canon Rebel T3
52 vs 55
Explain scores
Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G12
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G12. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
T3:Pentamirror
G12:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Weight Heavy Help
T3:459 g
G12:401 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
T3:11 EV
G12:11.2 EV
Screen size Very small screens Help
T3:2.7"
G12:2.8"

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T3
Compare the D3100 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T3
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Rebel T3
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the PowerShot G12

Canon Rebel T3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T3
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$540 body only

$638 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Shorter battery life
Weight Heavier
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T3
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$595 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Weight Heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T3
Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$740 - $899 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Video autofocus
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the Rebel T3
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$723 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T3

Canon PowerShot G12 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$497 - $499
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$599 - $699
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Better image quality
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G12
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$376 - $478
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Coolpix P7100 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam
Battery life Much longer battery life
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Supports 24p No 24p support
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot G11 vs the PowerShot G12
Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p No 24p support
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the PowerShot G12

appearance

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