Canon G12 vs Fujifilm XP80

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon G12 and Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G12 grades versus the Fujifilm XP80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Fujifilm XP80. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP80 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon G12 and Fujifilm XP80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 and the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and Fujifilm XP80 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP80 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.