• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G3X advantages over Fujifilm XF10

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Higher-res screen
    540k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.3 fps vs 6.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Canon G3X

  • Less expensive
    $499 vs $749
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 105 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    279g vs 739g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

  • Good overall optical performance from the 24-600mm eq. lens; Very good image quality and high ISO performance for this class, especially with RAW; Lots of external controls; Comfortable grip; Shoots 1080/60p video; Includes both mic and headphone jack, Focus peaking for video; Clean HDMI.

  • No built-in EVF; Mediocre AF speeds; Sluggish burst rate with RAW/RAW+JPG and with servo AF; Below average battery life; No 4K video unlike competitors.

  • Read our Canon G3X Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Canon G3X
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $749
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm XF10
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon G3X
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $749
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G3X vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Fujifilm XF10
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Canon G3X
Ricoh GR II
  • $749
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon G3X vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10
Ricoh GR II
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Canon G3X
Fujifilm X70
  • $749
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • NFC
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G3X vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm XF10
Fujifilm X70
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Canon G3X
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $749
  • 1 inch
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Fujifilm XF10
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion

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