Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50
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![Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-Mark-II/Canon-G9-X-II-front.jpg)
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Replaced the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
- Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm XP50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
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The G9 X II was announced 5 years after the Fujifilm XP50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the Fujifilm XP50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Fujifilm XP50
G9 X II | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 61 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm XP50 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm XP50
G9 X II | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm XP50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II versus the Fujifilm XP50.
![Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-Mark-II-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and Fujifilm XP50 is 92 and 93 respectively.
![Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-Mark-II-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and Fujifilm XP50.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-Mark-II-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-Mark-II-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.2fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $530 | $180 |