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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Fujifilm X100V front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V 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
  • Launched September 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G5 X MII
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G5 X versus Fujifilm X100V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the G5 X (1") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X was announced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X100V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G5 X grades vs the Fujifilm X100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Fujifilm X100V

 G5 X Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Canon G5 X

 Fujifilm X100V G5 X 
LaunchedFebruary 2020September 2015More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100V

 G5 X Fujifilm X100V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G5 X has got outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100V has specifications of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G5 X vs the Fujifilm X100V.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and Fujifilm X100V is 85 and 79 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and Fujifilm X100V.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 X with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X100V will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older G5 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography details
Fujifilm X100V Street photography details
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X100V Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
74
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography details
Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
78
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
76
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
79
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
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Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Fujifilm X100V
 Canon PowerShot G5 XFujifilm X100V
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Fujifilm X100V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-09-11 2020-02-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 478g (1.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 420 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $799 $1,399