Canon G1 X II vs Fujifilm X70

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G1 X II versus Fujifilm X70, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 X II (1.5") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X II was brought out 23 months prior to the Fujifilm X70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G1 X II matches up against the Fujifilm X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Fujifilm X70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Fujifilm X70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II has got external measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Fujifilm X70 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II versus the Fujifilm X70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and Fujifilm X70 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and Fujifilm X70.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X70 will give extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.