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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm XF10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 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 XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XF10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G9 X grades versus the Fujifilm XF10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm XF10

 G9 X Fujifilm XF10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm XF10 G9 X 
RevealedJuly 2018October 2015More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XF10

 G9 X Fujifilm XF10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X comes with 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 XF10 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X against the Fujifilm XF10.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and Fujifilm XF10 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Fujifilm XF10.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm XF10 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF10
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
74
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Fujifilm XF10 Street photography features
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
screen does not articulate
76
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (279 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography info
Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
65
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Fujifilm XF10
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (279 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
64
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
37
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others (279g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm XF10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm XF10
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm XF10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm XF10
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2018-07-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 91
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lb) 279 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
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 One One
Retail cost $399 $500