Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X10

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Fujifilm X10. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.