Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF1

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon G9 X II versus Fujifilm XF1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm XF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G9 X II matches up versus the Fujifilm XF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has external 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 XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II against the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and Fujifilm XF1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have an edge in sensor technology.