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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S 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
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100T
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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm X100S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G1 X III grades versus the Fujifilm X100S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Fujifilm X100S

 G1 X III Fujifilm X100S 
IntroducedOctober 2017July 2013Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Canon G1 X III

 Fujifilm X100S G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X100S

 G1 X III Fujifilm X100S 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100S has dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X100S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 X III against the Fujifilm X100S.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and Fujifilm X100S is 82 and 80 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and Fujifilm X100S.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon G1 X III to show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer G1 X III will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography features
Fujifilm X100S Travel photography features
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (200 shots)
63
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
29
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X100S
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIFujifilm X100S
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Fujifilm X100S
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2013-07-29
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 EXR II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,350k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 330 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,299 $1,299