Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Fujifilm X100T. The full galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery and Fujifilm X100T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Fujifilm X100T
G5 X | Fujifilm X100T | |||
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Launched | September 2015 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100T
G5 X | Fujifilm X100T | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100T Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Fujifilm X100T | |
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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 |