Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Fujifilm X10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm X10
G12 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon G12
Fujifilm X10 | G12 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X10
G12 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 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).
Check out the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm X10 is 83 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm X10 | |
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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 |