Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP30 has external dimensions of 99 x 68 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 0.94″) and weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30. Fujifilm XP30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Canon G1 X III.
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30.
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30.
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm XP30 is significantly lighter (234g ) than the Canon G1 X III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G1 X III's 3 LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XP30's 2.7" screen.
Moreover, Canon G1 X III sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP30 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.
Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP30 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 10MP more than Fujifilm XP30's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the G1 X III and XP30 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30 Cameras
As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 11.8x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm XP30. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.
Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP30 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.
Canon G1 X III has 4mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP30. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end.
On the tele end, Fujifilm XP30 has 68mm longer reach than the Canon G1 X III. At f4.90, it is also faster at tele end.
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In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography
Fujifilm XP30 for Portrait Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography
Fujifilm XP30 for Street Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
Read the details
Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography
Fujifilm XP30 for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Read the details
Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography
Fujifilm XP30 for Daily Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Compact Body
165g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography
Fujifilm XP30 for Landscape Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm XP30 scores compare:
Canon G1 X III
Ranked
#6 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked
#134 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP30
Ranked
#207 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#779 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Canon G1 X III is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm XP30 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon G1 X III.
General |
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III |
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 |
Brand |
Canon |
Fujifilm |
Announced |
2017-10-25 |
2011-08-16 |
Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Compact |
Sensor |
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Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
Size |
APS-C |
1/2.3" |
Dimensions |
22.3 x 14.9 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Area |
332.27mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
Megapixels |
24 megapixels |
14 megapixels |
Max Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
4320 x 3240 |
Max Native Light sensitivity |
25,600 ISO |
3,200 ISO |
Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
100 ISO |
RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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AF Touch |
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AF Continuous |
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AF Single |
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AF Tracking |
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AF Selective |
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AF Center |
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AF Multi Area |
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AF Live View |
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AF Face Detection |
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AF Contrast Detection |
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AF Phase Detection |
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Number of Focus Points |
49 |
n/a |
Lens |
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Manual Focus |
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Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
Lens Focal Range |
24-72 mm (3x) |
28-140 mm (5×) |
Max Aperture |
F2.8-5.6 |
F3.9-4.9 |
Macro Focus Range |
10cm |
9cm |
Screen |
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Type |
Fully Articulated |
Fixed type |
Size |
3 |
2.7" |
Resolution |
1,040k dots |
230k dots |
Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
Viewfinder Resolution |
2,360k dots |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a |
Photography Features |
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Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/2000s |
Shutter Priority |
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Aperture Priority |
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Manual Exposure Mode |
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Custom White Balance |
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Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Sensor-shift |
Built-in Flash |
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Flash Range |
9.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
3.10 m |
External Flash |
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Continuous Shooting |
9.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
Multi-Segment |
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Average |
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Spot |
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Partial |
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AF-Area |
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Center Weighted |
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AE Bracketing |
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WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Motion JPEG |
Microphone Port |
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Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
None |
HDMI |
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Physical |
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Environmental Sealing |
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Weight |
399g |
165g |
Dimensions |
115 x 78 x 51mm |
99 x 68 x 24mm |
Battery Life |
200 shots |
200 shots |
Other Features |
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Timelapse Recording |
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GPS |
None |
BuiltIn |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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