Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm XF10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) is pretty close but the G9 X II (1") and Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 18 months before the Fujifilm XF10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X II scores versus the Fujifilm XF10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Fujifilm XF10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Fujifilm XF10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF10 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm XF10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Fujifilm XF10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Fujifilm XF10 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and Fujifilm XF10.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm XF10 will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G9 X II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.