Canon G7 X MIII vs Fujifilm X100V

Below, we are comparing the Canon G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 7 months prior to the Fujifilm X100V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G7 X MIII scores against the Fujifilm X100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Fujifilm X100V. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Fujifilm X100V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100V has dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MIII and the Fujifilm X100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100V is 88 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and Fujifilm X100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm X100V will resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older G7 X MIII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.