Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The G9 X was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm X100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 X grades versus the Fujifilm X100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X versus the Fujifilm X100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm X100 is 92 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and Fujifilm X100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.