Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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83 Imaging
38 Features
57 Overall
45
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Released July 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X20

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The G15 was unveiled 3 months after the Fujifilm X10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G15 grades vs the Fujifilm X10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Fujifilm X10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm X10
G15 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon G15
Fujifilm X10 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm X10
G15 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides 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) while the Fujifilm X10 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G15 vs the Fujifilm X10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Fujifilm X10 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and Fujifilm X10.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G15 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm X10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm X10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-07-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | EXR |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS I |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 46 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | 245 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 270 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $600 |