Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm S4800

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G1 X II versus Fujifilm S4800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G1 X II (1.5") and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was announced 13 months after the Fujifilm S4800 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G1 X II matches up vs the Fujifilm S4800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II has outside dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check the Canon G1 X II versus Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G1 X II versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and Fujifilm S4800 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and Fujifilm S4800.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S4800 will produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G1 X II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.