Fujifilm X70 vs Canon G5 X Comparison

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Fujifilm X70

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm X70 vs Canon G5 X Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing X70 and G5 X, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Fujifilm and Canon. Fujifilm X70 has a 16.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon G5 X has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor. Fujifilm X70 was introduced to market in January 2016 and Canon G5 X was launched in September 2015. There is only 4 months difference between X70 and G5 X so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X70 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-15

16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

ISO 200 - 6400 ( expands to 100-51200)

28 mm f2.80 Prime Lens

3" Tilting Screen

8.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

340g. 113 x 64 x 44 mm

Canon G5 X Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-09-11

20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800

24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

5.9 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

353g. 112 x 76 x 44 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X70 over Canon PowerShot G5 X

Number of Focus Points	77 vs 31	46 more focus points
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	8.0fps vs 5.9fps	2.1 fps faster
Battery Life	330 shots vs 210 shots	120 more frames with a single charge
Weight	340 g vs 353 g	13 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Sensor Pixel Area	23.04µm² vs 5.82µm²	295% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G5 X over Fujifilm X70

Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs 28mm	72 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4.2x vs 1×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 16.00	faster lens at tele
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

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X70 and Canon PowerShot G5 X

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fully Articulated	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
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	8.0fps vs 5.9fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X70 and Canon PowerShot G5 X

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Fujifilm X70 vs Canon G5 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 X70 and Canon G5 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X70 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 44 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.73″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries). Canon G5 X has external dimensions of 112 x 76 x 44 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.73″) and weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X.

Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X.

Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X70 is 13g lighter than the Canon G5 X but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

X70

G5 X

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

X70

G5 X

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm X70 nor Canon PowerShot G5 X provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Fujifilm X70 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon G5 X sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.

Fujifilm X70 vs Canon G5 X: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X70 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. On the other hand, Canon G5 X has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the X70 and G5 X sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X Cameras

As seen above, Fujifilm X70 has a 3.2x Larger sensor area than Canon G5 X. 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 X70 vs Canon G5 X Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm X70 features a 28 mm F2.8-16.0 Prime lens whereas Canon G5 X features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Canon G5 X's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Fujifilm X70's 28mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X70's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Canon G5 X has 72mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X70. At f2.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X70

G5 X

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large sensor compact Cameras

X70

G5 X

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large sensor compact Cameras

X70

G5 X

Fastest - Leica Q

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

X70

G5 X

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 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 X70 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G5 X for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
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Fujifilm X70 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon G5 X for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm X70 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G5 X for Sports Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
77 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
28 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm X70 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G5 X for Daily Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
340g
Body Thickness 44mm
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RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
353g
Body Thickness 44mm
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Fujifilm X70 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G5 X for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Fujifilm X70 vs Canon G5 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 X70 and Canon G5 X, 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 Fujifilm X70 and Canon G5 X scores compare:

Fujifilm X70

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #28 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #243 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon G5 X

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #8 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #163 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon G5 X is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X70 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm X70. Otherwise, Canon G5 X is the better camera overall.

Canon G5 X vs Fujifilm X70 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm X70	Canon PowerShot G5 X
Brand	Fujifilm	Canon
Announced	2016-01-15	2015-09-11
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS X-TRANS II	BSI-CMOS
Size	APS-C	1-inch
Dimensions	23.6 x 15.6 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	368.16mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4896 x 3264	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	51200 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	200 ISO	125 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	77	31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28 mm (1×)	24-100 mm (4.2x)
Max Aperture	F2.8-16.0	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	n/a	5cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/32000s	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100))	7.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps	5.9 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
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	340g	353g
Dimensions	113 x 64 x 44mm	112 x 76 x 44mm
Battery Life	330 shots	210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	62
DxO Color Depth	not tested	21.4
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.3
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	471
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