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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was unveiled 19 months later than the Fujifilm Z37 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G12 matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm Z37

 G12 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm Z37 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z37

 G12 Fujifilm Z37 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm Z37 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The G12 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more modern G12 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (401g)
54
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
60
good battery life (370 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (401g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
60
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (401g)
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lbs) 125 grams (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 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $130