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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G15 versus FujiFilm JV100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and JV100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was manufactured 2 years later than the JV100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G15 scores versus the JV100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm JV100

 G15 JV100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon G15

 JV100 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm JV100

 G15 JV100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the FujiFilm JV100 has dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus FujiFilm JV100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 compared to the JV100.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and JV100 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and JV100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The G15 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern G15 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352g)
55
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery pack (350 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competitors (126g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot G15FujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Also called as - FinePix JV105
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $99