Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm Z37
G12 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon G12
Fujifilm Z37 | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm Z37
G12 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon G12 versus Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm Z37 is 83 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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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 |