Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2012
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was released 20 months before the Fujifilm XF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G12 matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm XF1
G12 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon G12
Fujifilm XF1 | G12 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm XF1
G12 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 comes with physical 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 XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 and the Fujifilm XF1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Fujifilm XF1 is 83 and 90 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Fujifilm XF1.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Fujifilm XF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 161 | 199 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $380 |