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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G15 grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 G15 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm S8100fd G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 G15 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has outside measurements 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 S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 86 and 75 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G15 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
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quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $300