Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70
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75 Overall
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86 Imaging
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75 Overall
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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Earlier Model is Canon G7 X
- Replacement is Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm X70, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

The G7 X MII was brought out 2 months later than the Fujifilm X70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the G7 X MII grades versus the Fujifilm X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Fujifilm X70. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Fujifilm X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Fujifilm X70
G7 X MII | Fujifilm X70 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Canon G7 X MII
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm X70
G7 X MII | Fujifilm X70 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2016 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Fujifilm X70 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the Fujifilm X70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and Fujifilm X70 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and Fujifilm X70.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon G7 X MII will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Fujifilm X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Fujifilm X70 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-18 | 2016-01-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 368.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 77 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-16.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 319 grams (0.70 pounds) | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $700 |