Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The G9 X was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm JX550 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G9 X grades vs the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm JX550
G9 X | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 46 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon G9 X
Fujifilm JX550 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm JX550
G9 X | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm JX550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Fujifilm JX550.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-10-12 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | 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 area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209 gr (0.46 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $200 |