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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MII
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 X scores against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 G7 X Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon G7 X

 Fujifilm F500 EXR G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 G7 X Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G7 X will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G7 X provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
31
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (304g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
56
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
80
lighter than competition in class (304g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
69
lighter than competition (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
81
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (304g)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot G7 XFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-15 2011-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 40 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $490 $430