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Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100T
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was released 6 years after the Fujifilm X100S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the Fujifilm X100S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Fujifilm X100S

 G7 X MIII Fujifilm X100S 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2013Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Canon G7 X MIII

 Fujifilm X100S G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100S

 G7 X MIII Fujifilm X100S 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100S has proportions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MIII and the Fujifilm X100S.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100S is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100S.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon G7 X MIII will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Street photography with Fujifilm X100S
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (304 grams)
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X100S Sports photography factors
65
silent shooting (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X100S Travel photography advice
81
lighter than average (304 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (235 shots)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
63
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging information
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging information
86
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
lighter than average (304g)
29
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100S
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIFujifilm X100S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Fujifilm X100S
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2013-07-29
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 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 surface area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,350k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 235 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $749 $1,299