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Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
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Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G7 X versus FujiFilm Z70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Z70 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and Z70 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was launched 4 years later than the Z70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 X scores against the Z70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the FujiFilm Z70

 G7 X Z70 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 57 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon G7 X

 Z70 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and FujiFilm Z70

 G7 X Z70 

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X offers external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z70 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X versus FujiFilm Z70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G7 X versus the Z70.

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and Z70 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and Z70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography features
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography features
64
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
80
lighter than competitors (304g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (210 shots)
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography features
FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging details
FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
doesn't have mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon G7 X vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot G7 XFujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Otherwise known as - FinePix Z71
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2010-02-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $490 $130