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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Fujifilm X100F front
Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Released September 2015
  • New Model is Canon G5 X MII
Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon G5 X versus Fujifilm X100F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) is very similar but the G5 X (1") and Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was announced 16 months prior to the Fujifilm X100F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G5 X matches up versus the Fujifilm X100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Fujifilm X100F

 G5 X Fujifilm X100F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Canon G5 X

 Fujifilm X100F G5 X 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2015More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100F

 G5 X Fujifilm X100F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100F has measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G5 X versus the Fujifilm X100F.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and Fujifilm X100F is 85 and 79 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and Fujifilm X100F.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X100F will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older G5 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Fujifilm X100F
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography features
Fujifilm X100F Sports photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
slow fps (5.9 frames per second)
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Travel photography camera
78
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (210 per charge)
77
great battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (210 per charge)
71
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Vlogging camera
79
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100F
 Canon PowerShot G5 XFujifilm X100F
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Fujifilm X100F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-09-11 2017-01-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 325
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 469g (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $799 $1,300