Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was launched 12 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G15 grades against the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm S1 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 against the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 86 and 56 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon G15 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.