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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty close but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast different sensor size.

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The G12 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G12 matches up against the Fujifilm X20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm X20

 G12 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm X20 G12 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X20

 G12 Fujifilm X20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.8"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G12 features outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm X20 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Fujifilm X20.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X20 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (401 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
60
good battery (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (401g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (353g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (401 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/1000s
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 353g (0.78 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Launch pricing $600 $500