Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
45


93 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
38
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
- Updated by Fujifilm XP90

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

The G15 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G15 grades versus the Fujifilm XP80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Fujifilm XP80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm XP80
G15 | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon G15
Fujifilm XP80 | G15 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP80
G15 | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 comes with outer 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) while the Fujifilm XP80 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 against the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Fujifilm XP80 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and Fujifilm XP80.
To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XP80 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm XP80 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm XP80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 210 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $499 | $149 |