Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon G5 X versus Fujifilm X-Pro1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm X-Pro1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G5 X matches up versus the Fujifilm X-Pro1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Fujifilm X-Pro1. The whole galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery and Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has proportions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X versus Fujifilm X-Pro1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G5 X compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G5 X will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G5 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.