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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 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
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JV100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and JV100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was brought out 12 months later than the JV100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G12 grades against the JV100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm JV100

 G12 JV100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon G12

 JV100 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JV100

 G12 JV100 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 offers external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the FujiFilm JV100 has measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JV100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G12 and the JV100.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and JV100 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and JV100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm JV100 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
60
great battery life (370 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (401g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (126g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
60
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
25
lighter than others (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Also Known as - FinePix JV105
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-02-02
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-45A
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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