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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released March 2012
  • Later Model is Canon G1 X II
Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100S
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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon G1 X and Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was brought out 11 months later than the Fujifilm X100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G1 X matches up versus the Fujifilm X100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Fujifilm X100

 G1 X Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedMarch 2012May 2011Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon G1 X

 Fujifilm X100 G1 X 

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Fujifilm X100

 G1 X Fujifilm X100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X offers outer measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100 has proportions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 X vs the Fujifilm X100.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and Fujifilm X100 is 75 and 80 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and Fujifilm X100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G1 X will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer G1 X should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
61
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X
Street photography with Fujifilm X100
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
delivers RAW files
heavier than competition in class (534 grams)
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X100 Sports photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X100 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (534 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography info
60
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X
Vlogging with Fujifilm X100
65
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (534g)
25
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Fujifilm X100
 Canon PowerShot G1 XFujifilm FinePix X100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Fujifilm FinePix X100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-03-29 2011-05-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 20cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 534 gr (1.18 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 73
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light score 644 1001
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $649 $1,800