Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm XP70

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G7 X versus Fujifilm XP70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was launched 9 months later than the Fujifilm XP70 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X matches up against the Fujifilm XP70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP70 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X versus the Fujifilm XP70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and Fujifilm XP70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and Fujifilm XP70.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G7 X will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G7 X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.