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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm XF10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Fujifilm XF10

 G9 X II Fujifilm XF10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Canon G9 X II

 Fujifilm XF10 G9 X II 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2017More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm XF10

 G9 X II Fujifilm XF10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 size comparison

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

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XF10 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
74
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Fujifilm XF10
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen is fixed
76
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others (279g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (235 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF10 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (279g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
64
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Fujifilm XF10
39
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
37
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others (279g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G9 X II vs Fujifilm XF10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Fujifilm XF10
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujifilm XF10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Fujifilm XF10
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2018-07-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 91
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 279 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $530 $500