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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was manufactured 9 months after the Fujifilm F660EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G15 scores versus the Fujifilm F660EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F660EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm F660EXR G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm F660EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm F660EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 versus the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Fujifilm F660EXR is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer G15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography information
Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography advice
61
great battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (352g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (217 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (217g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F660EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm F660EXR
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 217 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $230