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| Predecessor: |
Canon G12
G12 vs G15 |
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| Successor: |
Canon G16
G15 vs G16 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | JX350 | G15 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $159.95 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $649.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2011-04-15 | 2012-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
4.6 oz
(130 g)
includes batteries |
12.3 oz
(350 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (94 x 56 x 24 mm) |
4.2 x
3.0 x
1.6 in. (107 x 76 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Fujifilm | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.90 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 46 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 165 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3440
(15.9 MP,
Other), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.1 | 10.2 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG ) | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Fujinon Zoom, 8 elements in 7 groups | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 28 - 140mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | 6.1 - 30.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.6 or f/8 (W) / f/6.2 or f/20 (T) with ND filter | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
80 cm 3.9 - 31.5 in |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | Via optional lens adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 7.2x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; Center, Tracking | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 922,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* ISO 3200 is effective in S mode. | Auto, ISO 80 to 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1800 - 8 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL 256-zone metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | SR AUTO, AUTO, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP1, SP2, Movie, P; Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text | Scene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye Reduction,Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: Wide: Approx. 40 cm - 3.0 m / 1.3 ft. - 9.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 80 cm - 2.0 m / 2.6 ft. - 6.6 ft. | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG ) | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired | |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.07 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.83 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.91 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.1 | 10.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | 10 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.2 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 20 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.46 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.46 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.454 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.71 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.073 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 770 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-45A | Proprietary NB-10L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 720p HD Movies, Smile / Blink Detection, Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO), Facebook and You Tube Easy Web Upload, PhotoBook Assist, Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal, i-Flash, Tracking AF, Motion Panorama, Metal Chassis. Available in black brushed metal finish. | Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance, 10 fps High-Speed Burst mode, Full HD 1080p24 video, 58 scene Smart Auto, supports conversion lenses. |
