Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon G5X Mark II

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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon G5X Mark II

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Canon G5X Mark II

Less expensive
$599 vs $899*
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer video battery life
90 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
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

430 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G5X Mark II advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
0.15 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
122 vs 58 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
71 vs 16 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
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
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
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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 Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-T100 Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Canon G5X Mark II.
Read our Canon G5X Mark II Initial Test

The Competition

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G7X Mark II

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$675
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark II

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$675
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon G5X Mark II vs Canon G7X Mark II

Compared to Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-T20

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$599
APS-C

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Canon G5X Mark II

Fujifilm X-T20

$899
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G5X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T20

Compared to Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$898
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Canon G5X Mark II

Sony A6400

$899
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G5X Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G7X Mark III

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$758
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$758
1 inch

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

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Compared to Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6100

Canon G5X Mark II

Sony A6100

$899
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$748
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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