Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm S8500
G3 X | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8500
G3 X | Fujifilm S8500 |
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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).
See the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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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 |