Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30
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![Canon PowerShot G15 front Canon PowerShot G15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G15/Canon-G15-front.jpg)
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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The G15 was launched 23 months prior to the Fujifilm X30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G15 grades against the Fujifilm X30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm X30
G15 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon G15
Fujifilm X30 | G15 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm X30
G15 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check out the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G15 versus the Fujifilm X30.
![Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Fujifilm-X30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Fujifilm X30 is 86 and 80 respectively.
![Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Fujifilm-X30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and Fujifilm X30.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G15 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged G15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Fujifilm-X30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Fujifilm-X30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm X30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2014-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 423 gr (0.93 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 | 470 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $499 | $499 |