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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II grades against the Fujifilm X10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Fujifilm X10

 G9 X II Fujifilm X10 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2012More modern by 55 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon G9 X II

 Fujifilm X10 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X10

 G9 X II Fujifilm X10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II against the Fujifilm X10.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and Fujifilm X10 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and Fujifilm X10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (206g)
fixed screen
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
59
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
not so great battery (235 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery (235 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (270 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujifilm X10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Fujifilm X10
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 50
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 11.3
DXO Low light rating 522 245
Other
Battery life 235 photos 270 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $530 $600