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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G12 and FujiFilm AV200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and AV200 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and AV200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was introduced at a similar time to the AV200 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G12 scores versus the AV200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm AV200

 G12 AV200 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon G12

 AV200 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm AV200

 G12 AV200 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 provides external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV200 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 against the AV200.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and AV200 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and AV200.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm AV200 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
29
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography information
60
great battery power (370 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Other name - FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 180 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $0