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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was announced 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G12 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm JX550

 G12 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm JX550 G12 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm JX550

 G12 Fujifilm JX550 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm JX550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G12 versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and Fujifilm JX550 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (401g)
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
34
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (401g)
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2012-01-05
Body design 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $200