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FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X Comparison

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10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing HS10 and G3 X, two Bridge cameras from FujiFilm and Canon. FujiFilm FinePix HS10 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Canon PowerShot G3 X is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

FujiFilm HS10 was introduced to market in July 2010 and Canon G3 X was launched in June 2015. As you can see, HS10 is 5 years older than G3 X. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-06
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 666g. 131 x 91 x 126 mm
  • Also known as FinePix HS11

Canon G3 X Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-18
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 5.9fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 733g. 123 x 77 x 105 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix HS10 over Canon PowerShot G3 X
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 5.9fps 4.1 fps faster
Weight
666 g vs 733 g 67 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 600mm 120 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 25x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G3 X over FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 230k dots 604% higher resolution screen
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Flash Coverage
6.8m vs 3.1m 3.7m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 2.81µm2 107% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting 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
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 5.9fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X: 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 FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm HS10 has external dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96″) and weighs 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz) (including batteries). Canon G3 X has external dimensions of 123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13″) and weighs 733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X. Canon G3 X is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 21mm thinner than FujiFilm HS10.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm HS10 is 67g lighter than the Canon G3 X but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G3 X, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to HS10.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G3 X's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than FujiFilm HS10's 3" screen.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon G3 X has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Canon G3 X's sensor provides 10MP more than FujiFilm HS10'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 HS10 and G3 X sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X Cameras


As seen above, Canon G3 X has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm HS10. 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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens whereas Canon G3 X features a 24-600 mm F2.8-5.6 25x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm HS10 has 120mm longer reach than the Canon G3 X. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.60 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS10
G3 X
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS10
G3 X
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS10
G3 X
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS10
G3 X
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X 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.

FujiFilm HS10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Portrait Photography

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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm HS10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
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FujiFilm HS10 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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FujiFilm HS10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
666g
Body Thickness 126mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
733g
Body Thickness 105mm
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FujiFilm HS10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G3 X for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Canon G3 X: 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 FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X, 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 FujiFilm HS10 and Canon G3 X scores compare:

FujiFilm HS10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #36 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #478 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Canon G3 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #167 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Canon G3 X is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm HS10 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Canon PowerShot G3 X
Brand FujiFilm Canon
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-06-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 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 n/a 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-720 mm (30×) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.10 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 5.9 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 666g 733g
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm 123 x 77 x 105mm
Battery Life n/a 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 63
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 521
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