Canon G5 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G5 X versus FujiFilm S2800HD, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and S2800HD (14MP) and the G5 X (1") and S2800HD (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X was manufactured 5 years later than the S2800HD and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G5 X matches up vs the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G5 X compared to the S2800HD.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and S2800HD is 85 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and S2800HD.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G5 X will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger G5 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.