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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
  • Announced October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm F770EXR, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm F770EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 X scores vs the Fujifilm F770EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 G9 X Fujifilm F770EXR 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2012Newer by 46 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm F770EXR G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm F770EXR

 G9 X Fujifilm F770EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. 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 F770EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X against the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Fujifilm F770EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
no articulating screen
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography info
77
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 per charge)
50
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging details
39
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (209g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix F770EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-10-12 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $480