Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.