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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2015
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm S9900w, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was launched 6 months later than the Fujifilm S9900w and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G3 X grades against the Fujifilm S9900w in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm S9900w

 G3 X Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon G3 X

 Fujifilm S9900w G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S9900w

 G3 X Fujifilm S9900w 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 X and the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Fujifilm S9900w is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G3 X
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
73
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
59
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
65
weather proof
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging information
69
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Fujifilm S9900w
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733g (1.62 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $849 $719