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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(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
  • Released September 2015
  • Updated by Canon G5 X MII
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100T
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The G5 X was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm X100S which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G5 X grades vs the Fujifilm X100S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Fujifilm X100S

 G5 X Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedSeptember 2015July 2013Newer by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Canon G5 X

 Fujifilm X100S G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100S

 G5 X Fujifilm X100S 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G5 X features physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100S has specifications of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 X and the Fujifilm X100S.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and Fujifilm X100S is 85 and 80 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and Fujifilm X100S.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon G5 X will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G5 X should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Fujifilm X100S
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Travel photography highlights
78
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
63
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
79
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100S
 Canon PowerShot G5 XFujifilm X100S
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Fujifilm X100S
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-09-11 2013-07-29
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,350k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 330 photos
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $799 $1,299