Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm XF10

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm XF10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) is fairly similar but the G5 X (1") and Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was released 3 years before the Fujifilm XF10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G5 X scores vs the Fujifilm XF10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Fujifilm XF10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Fujifilm XF10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF10 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon G5 X and Fujifilm XF10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 X and the Fujifilm XF10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and Fujifilm XF10 is 85 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and Fujifilm XF10.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 X due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm XF10 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G5 X is going to be behind in sensor innovation.