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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly close but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was released 2 years after the Fujifilm XP30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G16 grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm XP30

 G16 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2011More modern by 28 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm XP30 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm XP30

 G16 Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Fujifilm XP30 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and Fujifilm XP30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XP30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern G16 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (356g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery life (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (356 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (356g)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-11-25 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $240