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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 G12 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon G12

 JZ300 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JZ300

 G12 JZ300 
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).

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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.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and JZ300 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (401g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (401g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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