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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm XP90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm XP90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G15 matches up versus the Fujifilm XP90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm XP90

 G15 Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm XP90 G15 
RevealedJanuary 2016September 2012Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP90

 G15 Fujifilm XP90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G15 has physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Fujifilm XP90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G15 versus the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Fujifilm XP90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP90 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older G15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (352g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery life (350 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (352g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
45
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
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relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm XP90
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm XP90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $180