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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm X100F front
Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F 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
  • Revealed October 2015
  • New Model is Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100V
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was released 15 months earlier than the Fujifilm X100F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 X matches up vs the Fujifilm X100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm X100F

 G9 X Fujifilm X100F 
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm X100F G9 X 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017October 2015Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm X100F

 G9 X Fujifilm X100F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100F has dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X compared to the Fujifilm X100F.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm X100F is 92 and 79 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Fujifilm X100F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography details
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Fujifilm X100F Street photography features
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no moving screen
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Fujifilm X100F Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
69
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
77
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
71
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Vlogging camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm X100F
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm X100F
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm X100F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2017-01-18
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 325
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 209g (0.46 pounds) 469g (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $1,300