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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100T
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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G7 X MII versus Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X MII was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm X100S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 X MII scores vs the Fujifilm X100S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Fujifilm X100S

 G7 X MII Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2013Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Canon G7 X MII

 Fujifilm X100S G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm X100S

 G7 X MII Fujifilm X100S 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII has got 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) while the Fujifilm X100S has measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MII vs the Fujifilm X100S.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and Fujifilm X100S is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and Fujifilm X100S.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon G7 X MII will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
74
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery (265 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography details
Fujifilm X100S Travel photography details
80
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100S
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (265 shots)
63
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic port
29
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm X100S
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIFujifilm X100S
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Fujifilm X100S
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2013-07-29
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 EXR 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,350k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 319 gr (0.70 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $1,299