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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Revealed June 2015
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8500, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G3 X grades against the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm S8500

 G3 X Fujifilm S8500 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2013Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon G3 X

 Fujifilm S8500 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8500

 G3 X Fujifilm S8500 

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has physical dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G3 X vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and Fujifilm S8500 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent G3 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography features
73
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G3 X
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
58
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
low battery (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
65
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
low battery (300 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (300 CIPA)
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
69
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-18 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733 grams (1.62 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $849 $500