Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X-A5

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G1X Mark III Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A5.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

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Differences

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~2.10 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
16 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Less expensive
$499 vs $999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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

450 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon G1X Mark III Shooter's Report

Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G1X

Canon G1X Mark III

Canon G1X

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$576
1.5 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Canon G1X

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon G1X

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$576
1.5 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon G1X

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X-A5

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X70

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X-A3

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Canon G1X Mark III

Canon EOS M6

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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