Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9800

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9800, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was announced 6 months later than the Fujifilm S9800 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G3 X grades against the Fujifilm S9800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Fujifilm S9800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X has external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 X versus the Fujifilm S9800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and Fujifilm S9800 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm S9800.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.