Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X was introduced 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm XF10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G1 X matches up versus the Fujifilm XF10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Fujifilm XF10. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Fujifilm XF10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has 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 XF10 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X and the Fujifilm XF10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and Fujifilm XF10 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and Fujifilm XF10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XF10 will result in greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be behind with regard to sensor tech.