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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm JX370 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G9 X matches up against the Fujifilm JX370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm JX370

 G9 X Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedOctober 2015August 2011Fresher by 51 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm JX370 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm JX370

 G9 X Fujifilm JX370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got exterior dimensions 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 JX370 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X versus the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm JX370 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (209g)
screen does not articulate
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (209 grams)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (209 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 190 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $159