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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was brought out 24 months after the Fujifilm Z30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G12 matches up against the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm Z30

		

		

			
 G12 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon G12

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z30 G12 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z30

		

		

			
 G12 Fujifilm Z30 
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 and the Fujifilm Z30.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Fujifilm Z30 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and Fujifilm Z30.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The G12 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer G12 should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
47
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
19
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon G12 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
64
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 heavier than others in class (401g)
55
 lighter than competitors in class (110g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
33
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (370 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect AF
16
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
60
 good battery power (370 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (401 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
 lighter than competitors in class (110g)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
49
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (370 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G12 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
60
 pretty wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic support
 heavier than others in class (401 grams)
25
 lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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  3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45
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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $150