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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR 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
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon G15 and Fujifilm F600 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was revealed 14 months later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G15 scores vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011More recent by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm F600 EXR G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm F600 EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 provides external 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 F600 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G15 versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger G15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
40
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography details
Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
61
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (352g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Fujifilm F600 EXR
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (352g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm F600 EXR
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 40
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 10.8
DXO Low light rating 165 153
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $230