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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature different sensor size.

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The G7 X was released within a month of the Fujifilm X30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G7 X scores vs the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Fujifilm X30

 G7 X Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon G7 X

 Fujifilm X30 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X30

 G7 X Fujifilm X30 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2014Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X features physical measurements 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 X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X and the Fujifilm X30.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and Fujifilm X30 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
63
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
47
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography features
Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography details
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (210 shots)
62
good battery life (470 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (304g)
does not have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot G7 XFujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Fujifilm X30
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2014-08-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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) 423g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $490 $499