Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2012
- New Model is Fujifilm F800EXR

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm F770EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizes.

The G12 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm F770EXR and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G12 scores versus the Fujifilm F770EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm F770EXR
G12 | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon G12
Fujifilm F770EXR | G12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm F770EXR
G12 | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers external 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 F770EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm F770EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G12 against the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Fujifilm F770EXR is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Fujifilm F770EXR.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $480 |