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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Newer Model is Canon G16
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm XP60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP60 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G15 scores versus the Fujifilm XP60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm XP60

 G15 Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm XP60 G15 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP60

 G15 Fujifilm XP60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP60 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 vs the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Fujifilm XP60 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and Fujifilm XP60.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP60 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Fujifilm XP60 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (352 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
61
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (352 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (352 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $180