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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is very similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and XP10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was brought out 2 years after the XP10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G15 scores vs the XP10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm XP10

 G15 XP10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon G15

 XP10 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm XP10

 G15 XP10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 features outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the FujiFilm XP10 has proportions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 against the XP10.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and XP10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and XP10.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G15 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (352g)
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
29
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (352g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot G15FujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Otherwise known as - FinePix XP11
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $175