Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X100

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was introduced 3 months prior to the Fujifilm X100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G12 grades against the Fujifilm X100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G12 vs the Fujifilm X100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and Fujifilm X100 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and Fujifilm X100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X100 will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.