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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was manufactured 19 months after the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the G12 matches up versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 G12 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 G12 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Display dimensions2.8"2.8"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The G12 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer G12 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography info
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (260g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography advice
60
great battery power (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (401g)
low resolution (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (260g)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
pretty good screen size (2.8")
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging information
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (401g)
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 RP (Real Photo) 3D
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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 260g (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $900