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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Introduced June 2015
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 X grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm SL1000

 G3 X Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2013More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon G3 X

 Fujifilm SL1000 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm SL1000

 G3 X Fujifilm SL1000 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X has outer 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) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 X and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and Fujifilm SL1000 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and Fujifilm SL1000.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G3 X provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
44
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
low battery (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
low battery (300 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery (350 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery (300 CIPA)
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
69
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733 gr (1.62 lbs) 659 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
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
Retail pricing $849 $600