Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon G5 X MII versus Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was unveiled 8 years after the Fujifilm X100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the G5 X MII scores versus the Fujifilm X100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix X100. The full galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100 has measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G5 X MII versus Fujifilm X100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 X MII and the Fujifilm X100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100 is 86 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G5 X MII provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.