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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G15 was released 14 months after the Fujifilm JX370 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G15 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm JX370

 G15 Fujifilm JX370 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2011Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm JX370 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm JX370

 G15 Fujifilm JX370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX370 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 compared to the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and Fujifilm JX370 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and Fujifilm JX370.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm JX370 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography features
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352g)
55
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
61
better than average battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than others (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 190 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $159