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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP70
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm XP60, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm XP60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 X scores vs the Fujifilm XP60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm XP60

 G9 X Fujifilm XP60 
ReleasedOctober 2015June 2013More modern by 29 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm XP60 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XP60

 G9 X Fujifilm XP60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP60 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X vs the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and Fujifilm XP60 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and Fujifilm XP60.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP60 Street photography advice
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (209g)
screen is fixed
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography features
77
lighter than average (209g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP60
39
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (209g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2015-10-12 2013-06-21
Body design 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 area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $180