Canon's enthusiast compact with vari-angle LCD and optical viewfinder — the last great 1/1.7-inch G-series.
The Canon PowerShot G12 was released in 2010 as the premium G-series compact, featuring a 1/1.7-inch CCD 10MP sensor with a 28-140mm equivalent f/2.8-4.5 zoom and Hybrid IS. Maximum video is 720p at 24fps — no Full HD recording. Hybrid IS (angular + shift correction). At 402g with battery.
1/1.7-inch CCD, 10MP. 28-140mm equivalent zoom (5×), f/2.8 (wide) to f/4.5 (tele). Video: 1280×720/24fps maximum — no 1080p recording. Hybrid IS (angular + shift-type correction). 402g with battery. RAW recording. Fixed 28-140mm lens; no interchangeable mount.
The G12's video is limited to 720p/24fps — a notable limitation by 2010 when competing premium compacts offered 720p/30fps or early 1080p. The Hybrid IS combines two stabilisation axes for improved handheld performance in video and macro shooting versus single-axis angular-only IS. The 10MP sensor continues the G11's deliberate resolution reduction from the G10's 14.7MP for improved high-ISO performance.
On the used market the Canon PowerShot G12 is very affordable as a vintage premium compact. Condition checks: CCD sensor for hot pixels, lens element for marks, IS engagement. 720p/24fps video only. Fixed 28-140mm lens; no interchangeable mount.