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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X
  • Newer Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X MII versus Fujifilm A100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MII was announced 7 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MII grades vs the Fujifilm A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Fujifilm A100

 G7 X MII Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 86 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon G7 X MII

 Fujifilm A100 G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm A100

 G7 X MII Fujifilm A100 

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII features outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MII versus Fujifilm A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and Fujifilm A100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and Fujifilm A100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G7 X MII will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
63
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MII
Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
low battery life (265 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography details
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
79
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (265 CIPA)
55
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (265 shots)
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
80
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2009-02-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319g (0.70 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $0