Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G1 X and Fujifilm GFX 100S, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was revealed 9 years before the Fujifilm GFX 100S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G1 X grades against the Fujifilm GFX 100S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Fujifilm GFX 100S. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X has physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm GFX 100S has measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check the Canon G1 X and Fujifilm GFX 100S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 X vs the Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and Fujifilm GFX 100S is 75 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 88MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be behind in sensor technology.