Fujifilm X-M1 vs Canon G1X Mark II

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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Canon G1X Mark II

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-M1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-M1.

1.5 inch 233.8mm²
13.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G1X Mark II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G1X Mark II conclusion.

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Differences

Fujifilm X-M1 advantages over Canon G1X Mark II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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

350 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
39 mm vs 66 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
330g vs 563g
Lighter weight
More pixels
16.3 vs 13.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster RAW shooting
5.7 fps vs 1.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G1X Mark II advantages over Fujifilm X-M1

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Less shutter lag
0.21 vs 0.38 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm X-M1.
Read our Fujifilm X-M1 Initial Test

Wider, longer, faster lens than predecessor, with good overall optical quality; Faster AF performance; Closer macro shooting; Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC with remote shooting; Decent JPEG burst performance; Excellent build quality.
Localized flare issue when wide open; No real net improvement in image quality over predecessor; Slow burst mode when shooting RAW files; Poor battery life; Video quality is so-so (not like Canon DSLRs).
Read our Canon G1X Mark II Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X-A1

$993
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon G1X Mark II

Fujifilm X-A1

$599
1.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX3000

Canon G1X Mark II

Samsung NX3000

$599
1.5 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic LX100

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic LX100

Canon G1X Mark II

Panasonic LX100

$599
1.5 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Fujifilm X-M1

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$875
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon G1X Mark II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$599
1.5 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$875
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark II vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Canon EOS M10

Canon G1X Mark II

Canon EOS M10

$599
1.5 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

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