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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was launched 6 months prior to the Fujifilm XP30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the G12 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm XP30

 G12 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
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 XP30 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm XP30 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm XP30

 G12 Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2011Same age
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 features external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm XP30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and Fujifilm XP30 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP30 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (401 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (401g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
60
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (401 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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)
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $240