Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and HS20 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was unveiled 3 years after the HS20 EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G7 X scores versus the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X has got physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X vs the HS20 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and HS20 EXR is 88 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and HS20 EXR.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G7 X will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G7 X will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.