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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X70 front
Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(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
Fujifilm X70
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Fujifilm X70

 G7 X MII Fujifilm X70 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Canon G7 X MII

 Fujifilm X70 G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm X70

 G7 X MII Fujifilm X70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2016Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography advice
65
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MII
Street photography with Fujifilm X70
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography details
Fujifilm X70 Sports photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery life (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X70 Travel photography highlights
80
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (265 shots)
78
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (265 per charge)
60
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X70 Vlogging factors
80
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic support
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G7 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Fujifilm X70
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIFujifilm X70
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