Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon G7 X versus Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G7 X grades versus the Fujifilm X100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Fujifilm FinePix X100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X has got outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100 has sizing of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Canon G7 X versus Fujifilm X100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X compared to the Fujifilm X100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and Fujifilm X100 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and Fujifilm X100.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X will show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G7 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.