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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Renewed by Canon G7 X MII
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was introduced 7 months later than the Fujifilm X-E2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G7 X matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Fujifilm X-E2

 G7 X Fujifilm X-E2 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2014More recent by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon G7 X

 Fujifilm X-E2 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X-E2

 G7 X Fujifilm X-E2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has exterior 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 X-E2 has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X versus the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and Fujifilm X-E2 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and Fujifilm X-E2.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G7 X will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger G7 X will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
63
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (304g)
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
69
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
80
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
has touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (210 shots)
72
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (210 shots)
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging advice
80
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (304g)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon PowerShot G7 XFujifilm X-E2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Fujifilm X-E2
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2014-03-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 304g (0.67 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L W126
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $490 $450