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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 G12 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm F770EXR G12 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm F770EXR

 G12 Fujifilm F770EXR 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery power (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
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