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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S 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 X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon G1 X versus Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) is pretty comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was released 16 months before the Fujifilm X100S which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G1 X scores against the Fujifilm X100S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Fujifilm X100S

 G1 X Fujifilm X100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Canon G1 X

 Fujifilm X100S G1 X 
RevealedJuly 2013March 2012Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Fujifilm X100S

 G1 X Fujifilm X100S 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X features outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100S has sizing of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X against the Fujifilm X100S.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and Fujifilm X100S is 75 and 80 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and Fujifilm X100S.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X100S will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1.5")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1.5")
supports RAW formats
heavier than competitors (534g)
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X100S Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography details
Fujifilm X100S Travel photography details
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
heavier than competitors (534g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100S
60
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1.5")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
63
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging highlights
65
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (534g)
29
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Fujifilm X100S
 Canon PowerShot G1 XFujifilm X100S
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Fujifilm X100S
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-03-29 2013-07-29
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 20cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,350 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 534 grams (1.18 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 644 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $649 $1,299