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Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X100F front
Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G5 X
Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100V
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Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon G5 X MII versus Fujifilm X100F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) is pretty close but the G5 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm X100F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G5 X MII grades against the Fujifilm X100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Fujifilm X100F

 G5 X MII Fujifilm X100F 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2017Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Canon G5 X MII

 Fujifilm X100F G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100F

 G5 X MII Fujifilm X100F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII has external measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100F has specifications of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G5 X MII versus Fujifilm X100F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 X MII versus the Fujifilm X100F.

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100F is 86 and 79 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100F.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X MII with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G5 X MII will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography info
Fujifilm X100F Sports photography info
64
silent shooting (1/25,600s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
not so great battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
69
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (390 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X100F Travel photography factors
80
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
77
great battery (390 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100F
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (230 shots)
71
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging information
Fujifilm X100F Vlogging information
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of microphone port
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100F
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIFujifilm X100F
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Fujifilm X100F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2017-01-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 X-Processor Pro
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 325
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 92%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 469 grams (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 390 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $1,300