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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon G12 and FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and T300 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and T300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the T300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G12 matches up against the T300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm T300

 G12 T300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon G12

 T300 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm T300

 G12 T300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 vs the T300.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and T300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and T300.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the FujiFilm T300 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (401 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery (370 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
60
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (401 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix T300
Otherwise known as - FinePix T305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2011-07-19
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 shots 180 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $250