Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon EOS 1000D vs Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G12

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"We have no hesitation in saying that the G12 is the best Canon G-series camera to date, but its original USP - as a bridge between compact cameras and DSLRs - is in danger of being eroded."
dpreview.com | talking about the G12's overall-performance
"Fast and responsive in use"
dpreview.com | talking about the G12's auto-focus

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
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Macro focus
Great macro
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Canon EOS 1000D

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Runner-up

Canon EOS 1000D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1000D

Color depth
Great color depth
22 bits
Sensor size
Large sensor
APS-C 22.2x14.8mm
Badge
Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Interchangeable lenses
Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Pentamirror

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1000D

Overall image quality Better image quality 62.0 vs 47.0
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More than 30% better image quality
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
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More than 7.5x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 22 bits vs 20.4 bits
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Distinguishes 1.6 more bits of color
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 719 ISO vs 161 ISO
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The 1000D has excellent image quality 2.2 f-stops higher ISO than the G12
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
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
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3 fps vs 2 fps
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50% faster continuous shooting
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
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2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Canon G12

Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen size Significantly larger screen 2.8" vs 2.5"
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More than 10% larger screen
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
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 24fps vs None
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Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Size Smaller 112x76x48 mm vs 126x98x65 mm
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Around 50% smaller
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
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More than 2x higher resolution screen
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.2 EV vs 10.9 EV
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0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Thickness Thinner 1.9" vs 2.6"
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Around 30% thinner
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The G12's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Weight Lighter 401 g vs 502 g
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More than 20% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $389.99 vs $562.37
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The best price we've seen is $172 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS 1000D
34 vs 64
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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.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
1000D:Pentamirror
G12:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
1000D:502 g
G12:401 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Screen size Very small screens Help
1000D:2.5"
G12:2.8"
Movie format One shoots movies Help
1000D:None
G12:720p @ 24fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D

Entry-level DSLR

$489 - $559 body only

$587 - $643 with 18-55mm lens

True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$863 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier

Canon EOS 1000D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$487 with 18-55mm lens

Screen size Much larger screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Live view No live view
Canon EOS 400D

Canon EOS 400D

Entry-level DSLR

Live view No live view
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D

Entry-level DSLR

$1,110 body only

Screen size Much larger screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Color depth Worse color depth
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity

Canon PowerShot G12 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Size Larger
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$372 - $430

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Battery life Shorter battery life
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$450

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
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Supports 24p No 24p support
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$325

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Supports 24p No 24p support

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