Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S4800

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S4800, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm S4800 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G3 X matches up vs the Fujifilm S4800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S4800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G3 X versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and Fujifilm S4800 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm S4800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G3 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.