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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G9 X versus FujiFilm F70EXR, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and F70EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was introduced 6 years later than the F70EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 X scores against the F70EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 G9 X F70EXR 
LaunchedOctober 2015July 2009Fresher by 76 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon G9 X

 F70EXR G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and FujiFilm F70EXR

 G9 X F70EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has got external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X and the F70EXR.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and F70EXR is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and F70EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will give you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
64
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (209g)
no moving screen
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
77
lighter than average (209 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F75EXR
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3616 x 2712
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 209g (0.46 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $280