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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide different sensor size.

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The G9 X was released 3 years after the Fujifilm XF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G9 X matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm XF1

 G9 X Fujifilm XF1 
IntroducedOctober 2015September 2012Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm XF1 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XF1

 G9 X Fujifilm XF1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X features physical 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 XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X against the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm XF1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Fujifilm XF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography advice
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition (209 grams)
screen does not articulate
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (209g)
has touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm XF1
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 49
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 11.2
DXO Low light rating 495 199
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $380