Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G12 was released 11 months prior to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G12 grades versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
G12 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon G12
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | G12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 30.7mm² |
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 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $0 |