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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon G12 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and JZ500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was announced 8 months later than the JZ500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G12 matches up against the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 G12 JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
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 JZ500 over the Canon G12

 JZ500 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm JZ500

 G12 JZ500 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 offers external measurements 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 JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon G12 versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 and the JZ500.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and JZ500 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and JZ500.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm JZ500 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G12 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (401 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (370 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery power (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
60
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (401 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $600 $230