Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Z37

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was unveiled 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G15 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 against the Fujifilm Z37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Fujifilm Z37 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G15 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G15 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.