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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm Z35, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 X was manufactured 6 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X matches up versus the Fujifilm Z35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm Z35

 G9 X Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedOctober 2015July 2009Newer by 76 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm Z35 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm Z35

 G9 X Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got outer 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) and the Fujifilm Z35 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X versus the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and Fujifilm Z35 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will show extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
63
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no moving screen
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
55
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $130