Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X30

Let's look more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II scores vs the Fujifilm X30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II and the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm X30 is 92 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor tech.