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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm F550 EXR which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G9 X grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 G9 X Fujifilm F550 EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2015July 2011Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm F550 EXR G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 G9 X Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G9 X vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern G9 X should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
64
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
40
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (209g)
fixed screen
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 shots)
50
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
39
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-10-12 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 39
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 495 158
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $450