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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G16 was brought out 17 months after the Fujifilm X10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G16 grades versus the Fujifilm X10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm X10

 G16 Fujifilm X10 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2012More modern by 17 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm X10 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm X10

 G16 Fujifilm X10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X10 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G16 and the Fujifilm X10.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm X10 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Fujifilm X10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G16 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The fresher G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
49
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography info
Fujifilm X10 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
great battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm X10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm X10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent 85 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 50
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.3
DXO Low light rating 230 245
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $600