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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100S
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm X100

 G9 X Fujifilm X100 
ReleasedOctober 2015May 2011More modern by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm X100 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm X100

 G9 X Fujifilm X100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 size comparison

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

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography information
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
61
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography information
Fujifilm X100 Street photography information
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (209g)
no moving screen
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X100 Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography features
Fujifilm X100 Travel photography features
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
56
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging info
Fujifilm X100 Vlogging info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm X100
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix X100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix X100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2011-05-16
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 grams (0.46 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 73
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 495 1001
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $1,800