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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X II
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G1 X III matches up against the Fujifilm X-T1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Fujifilm X-T1

 G1 X III Fujifilm X-T1 
IntroducedOctober 2017April 2014Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon G1 X III

 Fujifilm X-T1 G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T1

 G1 X III Fujifilm X-T1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 has dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X III and the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T1 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T1.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon G1 X III to result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G1 X III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography info
85
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
76
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (200 per charge)
67
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography info
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography highlights
72
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Fujifilm X-T1
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-10-25 2014-04-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 440g (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 350 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,299 $1,300