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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon G16 and FujiFilm XP10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and XP10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was introduced 3 years later than the XP10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G16 matches up against the XP10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the FujiFilm XP10

 G16 XP10 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2010More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon G16

 XP10 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and FujiFilm XP10

 G16 XP10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the FujiFilm XP10 has sizing of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 against the XP10.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and XP10 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and XP10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher G16 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than competition (135 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (356g)
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lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot G16FujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also referred to as - FinePix XP11
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $175