Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100

Following is a thorough review of the Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X MII was introduced 4 years after the Fujifilm X100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G7 X MII matches up versus the Fujifilm X100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the Fujifilm X100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and Fujifilm X100 is 88 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and Fujifilm X100.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon G7 X MII will render more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.