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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed June 2015
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8600, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was brought out 18 months after the Fujifilm S8600 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G3 X scores versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm S8600

 G3 X Fujifilm S8600 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2014Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon G3 X

 Fujifilm S8600 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8600

 G3 X Fujifilm S8600 

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X has outer dimensions 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 S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G3 X against the Fujifilm S8600.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and Fujifilm S8600 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher G3 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
59
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (410 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
65
environment sealing
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery (410 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (410 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging highlights
69
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8600
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-18 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 lbs) 450 gr (0.99 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $849 $200