Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was brought out 6 years later than the Fujifilm X100S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G5 X MII matches up vs the Fujifilm X100S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Fujifilm X100S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Fujifilm X100S Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100S has specifications of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the Fujifilm X100S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100S is 86 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100S.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X MII featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon G5 X MII will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent G5 X MII should have an edge in sensor innovation.