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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Fujifilm X100T front
Portability
80
Imaging
59
Features
63
Overall
60

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T 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
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100F
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X was unveiled 13 months later than the Fujifilm X100T which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G5 X matches up vs the Fujifilm X100T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Fujifilm X100T

 G5 X Fujifilm X100T 
LaunchedSeptember 2015September 2014Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Canon G5 X

 Fujifilm X100T G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100T

 G5 X Fujifilm X100T 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X comes with outer dimensions 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 X100T has dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 X versus the Fujifilm X100T.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and Fujifilm X100T is 85 and 80 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X and Fujifilm X100T.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G5 X will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer G5 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X100T Street photography highlights
83
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X100T Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.9 fps)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
58
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm X100T
78
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
73
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X100T as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (210 shots)
64
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging information
Fujifilm X100T Vlogging information
79
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
very good max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100T
 Canon PowerShot G5 XFujifilm X100T
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Fujifilm X100T
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-09-11 2014-09-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor 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 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 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Highest 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 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 92%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 440 gr (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0")
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 images 330 images
Style 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $799 $899