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Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X100V front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G5 X
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100F
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Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was announced 7 months prior to the Fujifilm X100V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the G5 X MII grades against the Fujifilm X100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Fujifilm X100V

 G5 X MII Fujifilm X100V 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Canon G5 X MII

 Fujifilm X100V G5 X MII 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2019Newer by 7 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100V

 G5 X MII Fujifilm X100V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100V has measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

Examine the Canon G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 X MII vs the Fujifilm X100V.

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100V is 86 and 79 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X MII having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G5 X MII will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
82
you can focus manually
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography information
Fujifilm X100V Street photography information
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (478 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
64
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
74
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
great megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (420 shots)
has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X100V Travel photography highlights
80
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
76
good battery life (420 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
great megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (478 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
73
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (420 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging info
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging info
80
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no mic jack
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (478 grams)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Fujifilm X100V
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIFujifilm X100V
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Fujifilm X100V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2020-02-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 X-Processor Pro 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off
Hot shoe
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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 478 grams (1.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 420 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $1,399