| General | |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G12 |
| Resolution | 10 megapixels |
| Dimensions | 112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3mm |
| Supported Flash Memory | SD/SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card |
| Video Capture | 1280 x 720, 24 fps |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Weight | 351g (camera body only) |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Amount Of Pixels | Approx. 461,000 pixels |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Monitor | 2.8-inch TFT color LCD (Vari-angle type with wide-viewing angle) |
| Lens | |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 1 cm |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Focal Length | 6.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm) |
| Maximum F/number | f/2.8 (W) - f/4.5 (T) |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Other | |
| AF Assist Beam | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Geo Tagging | None |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/ 1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200 |
| Optical Sensor Type | 1/1.7-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
| Red Eye Correction | Yes |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L |
| Battery Life | 310 shots when in Quick Shot mode (LCD monitor on) Approx. 7 hours |


