Canon G7X vs Fujifilm X-A2

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Canon G7X vs Fujifilm X-A2

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

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A2 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A3
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Differences

Canon G7X advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Canon G7X

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$550 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

410 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster RAW shooting
5.5 fps vs 1.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
12 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very compact body fits in a pants pocket; Zoom lens is both brighter and further-reaching than anything offered by its enthusiast compact rivals; Selfie-friendly tilting LCD monitor; Intuitive touch-screen interface; Very good image quality for its class; Wi-Fi connectivity gets photos on your phone
No electronic viewfinder; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; Weak performance when shooting raw files; Tendency to underexpose in low light; Limited battery life
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Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.
No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.
Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Canon G7X

Sony RX100 III

$1239
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G7X vs Sony RX100 III

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony RX100 III

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Canon G7X

Panasonic LX100

$1239
1 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$598
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X vs Panasonic LX100

Fujifilm X-A2

Panasonic LX100

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sony NEX-6

Canon G7X

Sony NEX-6

$1239
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Canon G7X

Fujifilm X-E2

$1239
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-E2

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Canon G7X

Sony RX100 IV

$1239
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$898
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X vs Sony RX100 IV

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony RX100 IV

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$898
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony RX100 IV

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