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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm XP70
(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 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G16 and Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was manufactured around the same time to the Fujifilm XP70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the G16 matches up against the Fujifilm XP70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm XP70

 G16 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm XP70 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm XP70

 G16 Fujifilm XP70 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP70 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 versus the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm XP70 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and Fujifilm XP70.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XP70 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (356 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery life (360 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (356 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (356 grams)
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" 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 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 210 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $199