Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100

Its time to look closer at the Canon G1 X II versus Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) is very comparable but the G1 X II (1.5") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G1 X II grades against the Fujifilm X100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X II comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100 has dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X II versus Fujifilm X100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X II against the Fujifilm X100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and Fujifilm X100 is 76 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and Fujifilm X100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon G1 X II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger G1 X II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.