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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was introduced 9 months after the Fujifilm JX550 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G15 scores against the Fujifilm JX550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm JX550

 G15 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm JX550 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm JX550

 G15 Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 features external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G15 and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and Fujifilm JX550 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G15 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (352 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
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great battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (352 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (352g)
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-01-05
Body design 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $200