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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm X100V front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V 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
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm X100V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was released 5 years before the Fujifilm X100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 X scores versus the Fujifilm X100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm X100V

 G9 X Fujifilm X100V 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm X100V G9 X 
LaunchedFebruary 2020October 2015Newer by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm X100V

 G9 X Fujifilm X100V 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features 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 X100V has proportions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm X100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X against the Fujifilm X100V.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and Fujifilm X100V is 92 and 79 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Fujifilm X100V.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X100V will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography information
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
82
has manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no moving screen
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (478 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
74
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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 X100V
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
better than average battery power (420 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent MP (26MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (478g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
73
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
39
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
35
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (478g)
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm X100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm X100V
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm X100V
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm X100V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 lbs) 478g (1.05 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
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 420 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $1,399