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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was brought out 9 months after the Fujifilm XP50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G15 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm XP50

 G15 Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm XP50 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP50

 G15 Fujifilm XP50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G15 and the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Fujifilm XP50 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and Fujifilm XP50.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XP50 will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G15 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (352g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (352 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (352 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 352g (0.78 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $180