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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X100V front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100F
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Fujifilm X100V

 G9 X II Fujifilm X100V 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Canon G9 X II

 Fujifilm X100V G9 X II 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2017Newer by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X100V

 G9 X II Fujifilm X100V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V size comparison

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

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
82
manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography advice
Fujifilm X100V Street photography advice
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (478 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X100V Sports photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
not so great battery power (235 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
74
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
78
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery power (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (478g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (235 CIPA)
73
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
39
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (478g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X100V
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujifilm X100V
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Fujifilm X100V
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 X-Processor Pro 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off
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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 478 grams (1.05 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
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 images 420 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $530 $1,399