Fujifilm X30 vs Canon G9X Mark II

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Fujifilm X30 vs Canon G9X Mark II

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X30 advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
More telephoto lens reach
112 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

470 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
11.4 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G9X Mark II advantages over Fujifilm X30

Larger sensor
1 inch vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
31 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
206g vs 423g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.18 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
31 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
20 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for its class; Very good optical performance from the bright f/2-2.8 4x lens; Quick autofocus, even in very low light; Fast burst modes; EVF fixes the flaws of optical viewfinder in X20; Tilting high-res LCD screen; Excellent feel in the hands; Very good battery life.
Top shutter speed is only 1/1000s when lens is wide open; No built-in ND filter; 28mm eq. may not be wide enough for some; Shallow buffer depths; Default NR processing a bit heavy-handed.
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Impressive image quality; Improved JPEGs and good high ISO quality for its class; Compact camera body; Fast maximum aperture; Reliable autofocus; Improved performance.
No tilting display; No viewfinder; Lens is not very wide; Slow buffer clearing; Mediocre battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Canon G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X10

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$599
2/3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Fujifilm X10

Compared to Canon S100

Fujifilm X30

Canon S100

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS
Integrated ND filter

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Canon S100

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon S100

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon S100

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20

Canon G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X20

$449
1 inch

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$499
2/3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X30

Nikon P7800

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P7800

Canon G9X Mark II

Nikon P7800

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Nikon P7800

Compared to Canon G9X

Fujifilm X30

Canon G9X

$499
2/3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

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