Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm X100V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G9 X II matches up against the Fujifilm X100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Fujifilm X100V. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Fujifilm X100V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100V has sizing of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Fujifilm X100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm X100V is 92 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and Fujifilm X100V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G9 X II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.