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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Launched June 2015
FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Z700EXR (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and Z700EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was manufactured 5 years after the Z700EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G3 X matches up vs the Z700EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 G3 X Z700EXR 
IntroducedJune 2015February 2010Newer by 66 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Canon G3 X

 Z700EXR G3 X 
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm Z700EXR

 G3 X Z700EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z700EXR has dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G3 X compared to the Z700EXR.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Z700EXR is 60 and 95 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Z700EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger G3 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography information
FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (158g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
59
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography info
FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography info
65
weather sealing
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (158 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
33
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging information
FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging information
69
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (158 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and FujiFilm Z700EXR
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
Also referred to as - FinePix Z707EXR
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-06-18 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $849 $250