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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Fujifilm GFX 50S, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 51.0MP Medium format sensor. There is only 9 months difference between G1 X III and GFX 50S so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-18
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 740g. 148 x 94 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm GFX 50S was replaced by Fujifilm GFX 50S II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Fujifilm GFX 50S
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 3.0fps 6 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 740 g 341 g lighter
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 50S over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 24 MP 112% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
117 vs 49 68 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2″ vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
2.360k dots vs 1.040k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
400 shots vs 200 shots 200 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Viewfinder Resolution
3690k dot vs 2360k dot 56% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
28.40µm2 vs 13.84µm2 105% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Tilting Viewfinder
Yes vs No Use viewfinder in different angles
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Fujifilm GFX 50S
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 2.360k dots High resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

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 GFX 50S 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 GFX 50S has external dimensions of 148 x 94 x 91 mm (5.83 x 3.7 x 3.58″) and weighs 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 33mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 40mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 50S. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Fujifilm GFX 50S doesn't. Once you put a lens on GFX 50S, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S.
Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is significantly lighter (341g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 50S which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GFX 50S, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Both G1 X III and GFX 50S have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm GFX 50S's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon G1 X III's 3 screen.



Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S: Sensor Comparison

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 GFX 50S has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X Processor Pro processor.

Fujifilm GFX 50S's sensor provides 27MP more than Canon G1 X III'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 GFX 50S sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 4.4x Larger sensor area than Canon G1 X III. 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.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm GFX 50S 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

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
740g
Body Thickness 91mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S: OUR DECISION

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 GFX 50S, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 GFX 50S scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #18 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #20 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50S is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G1 X III in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon G1 X III. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 50S is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Fujifilm GFX 50S
Brand Canon Fujifilm
Announced 2017-10-25 2017-01-18
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Medium format
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 332.27mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 117
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Fujifilm G
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 10cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.85x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 740g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 148 x 94 x 91mm
Battery Life 200 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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