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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was announced 9 months earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the G16 grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm X30

 G16 Fujifilm X30 
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm X30 G16 
RevealedAugust 2014November 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm X30

 G16 Fujifilm X30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 versus the Fujifilm X30.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Fujifilm X30 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G16 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged G16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
47
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
64
good battery (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
great battery (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
34
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm X30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 80% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $499