Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Fujifilm X10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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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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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 type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon G12
| Fujifilm X20 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm X20
| G12 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 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).
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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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Fujifilm X20 is 83 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm 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 |
