Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and JZ300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was unveiled 12 months later than the JZ300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G12 grades against the JZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm JZ300
G12 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon G12
JZ300 | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JZ300
G12 | JZ300 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 enjoys outside 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 JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G12 versus the JZ300.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and JZ300 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and JZ300.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm JZ300 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also called as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $600 | $180 |