Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100S

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X II and Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) is pretty similar but the G1 X II (1.5") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was announced 7 months later than the Fujifilm X100S and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the G1 X II matches up versus the Fujifilm X100S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Fujifilm X100S. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Fujifilm X100S Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II provides outer measurements 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 X100S has specifications of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X II and Fujifilm X100S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G1 X II and the Fujifilm X100S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and Fujifilm X100S is 76 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and Fujifilm X100S.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X100S will offer you more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent G1 X II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.