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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was announced 15 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G15 scores versus the Fujifilm XP70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm XP70

 G15 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm XP70 G15 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2012Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP70

 G15 Fujifilm XP70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 comes with 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) whilst the Fujifilm XP70 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G15 versus the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and Fujifilm XP70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and Fujifilm XP70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XP70 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (352g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
61
better than average battery power (350 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (352g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (352g)
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
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 All around 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 210 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $199