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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon G15 versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and JZ300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was revealed 2 years later than the JZ300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G15 scores vs the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 G15 JZ300 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2010Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon G15

 JZ300 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm JZ300

 G15 JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 and the JZ300.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and JZ300 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and JZ300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The G15 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent G15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
61
better than average battery life (350 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot G15FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $180