Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X-T1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G1 X versus Fujifilm X-T1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the G1 X (1.5") and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The G1 X was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G1 X matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Fujifilm X-T1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X versus Fujifilm X-T1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X against the Fujifilm X-T1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and Fujifilm X-T1 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and Fujifilm X-T1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-T1 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.