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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is pretty close but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was brought out 19 months after the Fujifilm A170 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G12 grades vs the Fujifilm A170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm A170

 G12 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm A170 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm A170

 G12 Fujifilm A170 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers physical 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 A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Fujifilm A170 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G12 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent G12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
60
good battery life (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (401g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L -
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
Pricing at release $600 $80