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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 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  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon G12 and Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was launched 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX370 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G12 scores vs the Fujifilm JX370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm JX370

 G12 Fujifilm JX370 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm JX370 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm JX370

 G12 Fujifilm JX370 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2011Similar age
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX370 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G12 against the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm JX370 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and Fujifilm JX370.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm JX370 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging information
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 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 Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 190 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $159