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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was announced 19 months later than the Fujifilm Z35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G12 matches up against the Fujifilm Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm Z35

 G12 Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm Z35 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z35

 G12 Fujifilm Z35 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G12 versus the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Fujifilm Z35 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Fujifilm Z35.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The G12 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger G12 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
47
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (401 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery power (370 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (401 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
60
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (401 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $130