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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Fujifilm XF1

 G12 Fujifilm XF1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon G12

 Fujifilm XF1 G12 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Fujifilm XF1

 G12 Fujifilm XF1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
47
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography highlights
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (401g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (401g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (255g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging advice
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (401g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (255 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot G12Fujifilm XF1
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