Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm IS Pro

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm IS Pro, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was launched 8 years later than the Fujifilm IS Pro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X matches up versus the Fujifilm IS Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm IS Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm IS Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X and the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Fujifilm IS Pro is 92 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and Fujifilm IS Pro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G9 X will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.