Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Refreshed by Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X100
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X100T

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

The G7 X was unveiled 14 months after the Fujifilm X100S which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G7 X matches up vs the Fujifilm X100S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Fujifilm X100S. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery and Fujifilm X100S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Fujifilm X100S
G7 X | Fujifilm X100S | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Canon G7 X
Fujifilm X100S | G7 X |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X100S
G7 X | Fujifilm X100S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X offers outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100S has measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Examine the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X100S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X and the Fujifilm X100S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and Fujifilm X100S is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and Fujifilm X100S.
All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent G7 X provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Fujifilm X100S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Fujifilm X100S |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2013-07-29 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | EXR II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,350k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 40 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304 gr (0.67 lbs) | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 556 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 330 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $490 | $1,299 |