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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and XP10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was announced 12 months after the XP10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the G12 scores against the XP10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm XP10

 G12 XP10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon G12

 XP10 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm XP10

 G12 XP10 
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm XP10 has specifications of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 and the XP10.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and XP10 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and XP10.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm XP10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G12 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography info
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (401g)
59
weather proof
lighter than others (135g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery life (370 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (401g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than others (135 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (401 grams)
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also called - FinePix XP11
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $175