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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X70 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm X70, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was brought out 12 months later than the Fujifilm X70 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X II grades versus the Fujifilm X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Fujifilm X70

 G9 X II Fujifilm X70 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2016Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Canon G9 X II

 Fujifilm X70 G9 X II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X70

 G9 X II Fujifilm X70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X70 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II against the Fujifilm X70.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm X70 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and Fujifilm X70.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G9 X II will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X70 as a Street photography camera
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X70 Sports photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Fujifilm X70 Travel photography details
78
lighter than others (206g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
78
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X70 as a Vlogging camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm X70
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujifilm X70
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Fujifilm X70
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2016-01-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 77
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps 8.0fps
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) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100))
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 340 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $530 $700