Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm X20

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon G1 X versus Fujifilm X20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was manufactured 13 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the G1 X scores versus the Fujifilm X20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X versus Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X versus the Fujifilm X20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and Fujifilm X20 is 75 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and Fujifilm X20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G1 X will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.