Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X100V

Below is a detailed review of the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X100V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was launched 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X100V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 X grades versus the Fujifilm X100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Fujifilm X100V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Fujifilm X100V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X provides physical 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 X100V has measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X compared to the Fujifilm X100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and Fujifilm X100V is 88 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and Fujifilm X100V.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X100V will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older G7 X will be behind in sensor technology.