Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm JZ300
G15 | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon G15
JZ300 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm JZ300
G15 | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon G15 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and JZ300 is 86 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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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 |