Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was introduced 5 years after the Fujifilm X100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II scores versus the Fujifilm X100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has specifications of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II against the Fujifilm X100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm X100 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Fujifilm X100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.