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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Fujifilm X70 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G1 X III versus Fujifilm X70, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and Fujifilm X70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was unveiled 22 months after the Fujifilm X70 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G1 X III matches up vs the Fujifilm X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Fujifilm X70

 G1 X III Fujifilm X70 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2016More modern by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Canon G1 X III

 Fujifilm X70 G1 X III 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X70

 G1 X III Fujifilm X70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Fujifilm X70 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X III versus the Fujifilm X70.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and Fujifilm X70 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and Fujifilm X70.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon G1 X III to provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher G1 X III provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography factors
Fujifilm X70 Street photography factors
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography info
Fujifilm X70 Sports photography info
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography information
Fujifilm X70 Travel photography information
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X70 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X70 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X70
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIFujifilm X70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Fujifilm X70
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2016-01-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100))
Flash modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 340 gr (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,299 $700