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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 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
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MII
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The G7 X was introduced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G7 X grades versus the Fujifilm X-T30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Fujifilm X-T30

 G7 X Fujifilm X-T30 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon G7 X

 Fujifilm X-T30 G7 X 
LaunchedFebruary 2019September 2014More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X-T30

 G7 X Fujifilm X-T30 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X comes with external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X versus the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and Fujifilm X-T30 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
63
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
81
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (304g)
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
bad battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
78
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
80
lighter than competition (304g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count fantastic (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
80
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (304 grams)
lack of mic support
36
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon PowerShot G7 XFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Fujifilm X-T30
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2019-02-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 X-Processor 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 54
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 40s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $490 $899