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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was introduced 3 months prior to the Fujifilm T500 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G15 grades against the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm T500

 G15 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm T500 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm T500

 G15 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 features outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G15 and the Fujifilm T500.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Fujifilm T500 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and Fujifilm T500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm T500 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (352 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
61
good battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (352 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (352g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $0