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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon G15 and Fujifilm F800EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was announced 2 months after the Fujifilm F800EXR so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G15 grades vs the Fujifilm F800EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm F800EXR G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm F800EXR

 G15 Fujifilm F800EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G15 versus the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography advice
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (232g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-07-25
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display 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 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
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 rating 46 41
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 19.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 10.9
DXO Low light rating 165 143
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $330