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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
  • Old Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was introduced 9 months later than the Fujifilm F770EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G15 grades vs the Fujifilm F770EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F770EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm F770EXR G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm F770EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 has outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and Fujifilm F770EXR is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent G15 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
61
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 -
Battery style 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 Single Single
Price at launch $499 $480