Canon G5X vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Canon G5X vs Fujifilm X-T100

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T100 Review.
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Succeeded by the Canon G5X Mark II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Canon G5X advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~2.00 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
7.6 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Canon G5X

Less expensive
$599 vs $700*
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
Longer video battery life
90 vs 40 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

430 vs 215 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
58 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 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

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Photographer-friendly controls; Good OLED viewfinder; Good image quality with sharp detail especially with RAW; Vari-angle touchscreen display.
Only 31 autofocus points; Subpar continuous shooting performance; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; No 4K video; Poor battery life.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-T100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon G16

Canon G5X

Canon G16

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G5X vs Canon G16

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G16

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon G16

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X

Canon G7X Mark II

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$966
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon G5X vs Canon G7X Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G7X Mark II

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$966
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

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Compared to Sony A6400

Canon G5X

Sony A6400

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G5X vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G5X

Canon G5X Mark II

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G5X vs Canon G5X Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G5X Mark II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon G5X Mark II

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon G5X

Sony A6100

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G5X vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

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