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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and JX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was revealed around the same time to the JX300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the G12 scores versus the JX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm JX300

 G12 JX300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon G12

 JX300 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JX300

 G12 JX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 and the JX300.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and JX300 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and JX300.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the FujiFilm JX300 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
60
good battery (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (401 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (401 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $110