Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X100S

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Fujifilm X100S. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Fujifilm X100S Gallery.

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).

See the Canon G7 X MII versus Fujifilm X100S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.