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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 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
  • Later Model is Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Released March 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm XP200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X grades versus the Fujifilm XP200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm XP200

 G9 X Fujifilm XP200 
ReleasedOctober 2015March 2013More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm XP200 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XP200

 G9 X Fujifilm XP200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has 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) while the Fujifilm XP200 has specifications of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X versus the Fujifilm XP200.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Fujifilm XP200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Fujifilm XP200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP200 Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (209g)
fixed screen
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
offers touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
69
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-10-12 2013-03-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $250