Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera

Canon has given its popular PowerShot series a face lift with the addition of the PowerShot G12 Digital Camera. While remaining true to many of its predecessor's features, the G12 comes busting out of the gate with what's fast becoming a standard on digital cameras: digital video (with stereo sound no less!). Shoot 1280 x 720p HD video with stereo audio using this compact, yet versatile camera. Awesome, right?
In addition to riding the video tide the G12 also stays competitive with its 10MP still image capture. Shoot RAW and JPEG files to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, among others, with the help of the camera's 1/1.7" CCD image sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor, otherwise referred to as Canon's HS System. The G12 additionally sports a 3200 ISO setting for excellent shooting in low light settings.
Long loved for its unobtrusive nature, the PowerShot series of cameras are excellent for the pro or amateur alike - it's no behemoth Pro DSLR, but it still manages to pack in many of the exciting and appreciated features of one. Some additional features pros, or anyone looking to make great photos, will appreciate include, the option for manual control, along with Canon's much celebrated Hybrid IS function which is the combination of the genuine Canon 28mm lens, 5x optical zoom, and optical image stabilization. Hybrid IS is particularly touted to make easy work of capturing stunning macro shots.
Another notable feature on the G12 is its High Dynamic Range. Based on the principle of bracketing, HDR helps you capture a well balanced image that presents both highlights and low lights (AKA: shadow) in an appealing manner - giving your images that pop factor! You'll be happy to hear that Canon kept its well-received Vari-Angled LCD screen as well - giving you a whole 2.8" of flip-out, multi-angled flexibility for composition and playback of all your video and still images. Other notable features include Canon's Smart AUTO, electronic leveling, a high dynamic range, AF tracking, and a front dial - all of which are designed to help make your shooting enjoyable and successful.

 Canon PowerShot G12 Full Specifications

Imaging
Resolution Effective: 10 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 10.4 Megapixel
Sensor 1/1.7" CCD
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Audio: Linear PCM
Other Resolutions 3648 x 2048 @ 16:9
3648 x 2432 @ 3:2
3648 x 2736 @ 4:3
2736 x 2736 @ 1:1
2192 x 2736 @ 4:5
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 4:5, 16:9
Image Stabilization Optical
Color Spaces sRGB

Optics
Lens EFL: 28-140 mm
Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 4.5 (T)
Zoom Digital: 4x
Optical: 5x
Focus Range Macro: 0.4" (1.02 cm) - 1.6" (4.06 cm)
Auto: 1.6" (4.06 cm) - Infinity

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80-3200
Shutter 15 - 1/4000 sec
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: AE Lock, Auto ISO Shift
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten, Underwater

Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, FE Lock, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Effective Flash Range 16 - 23' (487.68 - 701.04 cm)
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe

Memory
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
MMC
MMCplus
HC MMCplus

Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL

Video
Video Clip Length Up to 4GB or 2 Hours
Audio Recording With Video, Stereo

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Optical
Screen 2.8" LCD

Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity USB 2.0
Audio Out
AV Output
HDMI C (Mini) 1
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)

Power
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
AC Power Adapter ACK-DC50 (Optional)

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.41 x 3 x 1.9" / 112.01 x 76.20 x 48.26 mm
Weight 12.4 oz / 352 g

Canon G12 10 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 Inch Vari-Angle LCD     Canon $417.99