Canon G16 vs Fujifilm X100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm X100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G16 scores against the Fujifilm X100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100 has proportions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G16 versus the Fujifilm X100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm X100 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Fujifilm X100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The G16 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The newer G16 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.