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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm X10

 G15 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm X10 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm X10

 G15 Fujifilm X10 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

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

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
61
good battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
great battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (350g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (350g)
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm X10
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