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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was announced 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G12 scores against the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm JX500

 G12 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm JX500 G12 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm JX500

 G12 Fujifilm JX500 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Fujifilm JX500 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JX500 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
55
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
60
good battery life (370 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (401g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-45A
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/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $90