Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100
85 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
61


80 Imaging
53 Features
36 Overall
46
Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
- Introduced September 2015
- New Model is Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
- Released May 2011
- New Model is Fujifilm X100S

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the G5 X (1") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The G5 X was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G5 X grades vs the Fujifilm X100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Fujifilm X100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Fujifilm X100
G5 X | Fujifilm X100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2015 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 53 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon G5 X
Fujifilm X100 | G5 X |
---|
Common features in the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100
G5 X | Fujifilm X100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X features physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100 has proportions 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 vs Fujifilm X100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X versus the Fujifilm X100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and Fujifilm X100 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and Fujifilm X100.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G5 X will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher G5 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Fujifilm FinePix X100 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-09-11 | 2011-05-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 90 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353 grams (0.78 lb) | 445 grams (0.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 471 | 1001 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $799 | $1,800 |