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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(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
Fujifilm JX550
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm JX550

 G9 X Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2012Fresher by 46 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm JX550 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm JX550

 G9 X Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
64
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (209 grams)
screen is fixed
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
77
lighter than others (209 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (209g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix JX550
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