Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2014
- Successor is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Renewed by Fujifilm X100S

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100 Overview
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.

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.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Fujifilm X100
G7 X | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon G7 X
Fujifilm X100 | G7 X |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X100
G7 X | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Fujifilm FinePix X100 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2011-05-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 40 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 304 gr (0.67 pounds) | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 556 | 1001 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 300 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $490 | $1,800 |