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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X100F front
Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) is pretty comparable but the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was launched at a similar time to the Fujifilm X100F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 X II matches up against the Fujifilm X100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Fujifilm X100F

 G9 X II Fujifilm X100F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Canon G9 X II

 Fujifilm X100F G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X100F

 G9 X II Fujifilm X100F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2017Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II comes with outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm X100F has sizing of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Fujifilm X100F.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and Fujifilm X100F is 92 and 79 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and Fujifilm X100F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X100F Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (390 shots)
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X100F Travel photography advice
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
77
good battery power (390 CIPA)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Fujifilm X100F
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X100F
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujifilm X100F
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Fujifilm X100F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2017-01-18
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 X-Processor Pro
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 325
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 469 gr (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0")
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 photos 390 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
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 Single Single
Price at launch $530 $1,300