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Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X100V front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X
  • Updated by Canon G1 X III
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
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Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G1 X II versus Fujifilm X100V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G1 X II was brought out 7 years prior to the Fujifilm X100V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G1 X II grades versus the Fujifilm X100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Fujifilm X100V

 G1 X II Fujifilm X100V 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Canon G1 X II

 Fujifilm X100V G1 X II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014Newer by 72 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Fujifilm X100V

 G1 X II Fujifilm X100V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II features outside measurements 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 X100V has specifications of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X II versus Fujifilm X100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X II against the Fujifilm X100V.

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and Fujifilm X100V is 76 and 79 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and Fujifilm X100V.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X100V will offer you more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
MP count decent (13MP)
decent sensor size (1.5")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
82
has manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II Street photography information
Fujifilm X100V Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
more heavy than average in class (553g)
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography information
Fujifilm X100V Sports photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
decent sensor size (1.5")
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
74
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch to focus
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (553 grams)
76
good battery power (420 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography information
65
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging information
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging information
72
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (553 grams)
35
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
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Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Fujifilm X100V
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIFujifilm X100V
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Fujifilm X100V
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2020-02-04
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 X-Processor Pro 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 425
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 1.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 553 gr (1.22 lbs) 478 gr (1.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 420 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $799 $1,399