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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20 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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24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20 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 X-T20, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. There is only 9 months difference between G1 X III and X-T20 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 the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 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 X-T20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-18
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100 - 51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 383g. 118 x 83 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X-T10 Compare

Fujifilm X-T20 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T30. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T20
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 compare 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 X-T20
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 5.0m 4m longer range
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 X-T20 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Number of Focus Points
325 vs 49 276 more focus points
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 9.0fps 5 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 200 shots 150 more frames with a single charge
Weight
383 g vs 399 g 16 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Sensor Pixel Area
15.34µm2 vs 13.84µm2 10% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Fujifilm X-T20
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
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 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
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 X-T20
Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 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 X-T20 has external dimensions of 118 x 83 x 41 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.61″) and weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Fujifilm X-T20. Canon G1 X III is 3mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Fujifilm X-T20 but it is also 10mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Fujifilm X-T20 doesn't. Once you put a lens on X-T20, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20.
Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-T20 is 16g lighter than the Canon G1 X III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

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 X-T20, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the X-T20 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Fujifilm X-T20 features a Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.


Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Fujifilm X-T20's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the G1 X III and X-T20 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X-T20 has a 1.1x 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 X-T20 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Fujifilm X-T20 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 X-T20 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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 APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm X-T20 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 APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 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 X-T20 for Sports Photography

GOOD
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
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
325 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X-T20 for Daily Photography

GOOD
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 APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
383g
Body Thickness 41mm
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X-T20 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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 APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon G1 X III vs Fujifilm X-T20: 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 X-T20, 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 X-T20 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 X-T20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #74 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #130 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T20 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G1 X III in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Canon G1 X III
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Fujifilm X-T20
Brand Canon Fujifilm
Announced 2017-10-25 2017-01-18
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Area 332.27mm2 368.16mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 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 49 325
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
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" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.62x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
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) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 14.0 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 3840 x 2160
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 383g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 118 x 83 x 41mm
Battery Life 200 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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