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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was brought out 5 years later than the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Fujifilm JZ100

 G9 X II Fujifilm JZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2012Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon G9 X II

 Fujifilm JZ100 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm JZ100

 G9 X II Fujifilm JZ100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and Fujifilm JZ100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and Fujifilm JZ100.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
fixed screen
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (129g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 shots)
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $530 $190