Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.