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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Fujifilm XF10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched March 2012
  • Later Model is Canon G1 X II
Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Fujifilm XF10

 G1 X Fujifilm XF10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Canon G1 X

 Fujifilm XF10 G1 X 
AnnouncedJuly 2018March 2012Newer by 76 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Fujifilm XF10

 G1 X Fujifilm XF10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 size comparison

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

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XF10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1.5")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XF10 Street photography highlights
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1.5")
supports RAW files
heavier than competition in class (534 grams)
76
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average (279g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X
Sports photography with Fujifilm XF10
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (1.5")
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
65
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
heavier than competition in class (534 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (279 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography information
60
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1.5")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X
Vlogging with Fujifilm XF10
65
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (534g)
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than average (279g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G1 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Fujifilm XF10
 Canon PowerShot G1 XFujifilm XF10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Fujifilm XF10
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-29 2018-07-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 91
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 20cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) 5.30 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 534 grams (1.18 pounds) 279 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $649 $500