Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XF1

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was manufactured around the same time to the Fujifilm XF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G15 grades against the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has outside measurements 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 XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G15 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Fujifilm XF1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G15 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.