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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was announced 17 months before the Fujifilm X10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G12 grades against the Fujifilm X10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm X10

 G12 Fujifilm X10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm X10 G12 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X10

 G12 Fujifilm X10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing2.8"2.8"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has got external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm X10 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 versus the Fujifilm X10.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm X10 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and Fujifilm X10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X10 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
47
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Fujifilm X10 Street photography info
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (401g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
60
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (401g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (350 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (270 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (401 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than average (350g)
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm X10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm X10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 401g (0.88 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 50
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.3
DXO Low light score 161 245
Other
Battery life 370 photos 270 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $600