• 1/1.6 inch 48.6mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 436.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S200EXR advantages over Canon G3X

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G3X advantages over Fujifilm S200EXR

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/1.6 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 2.02 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 436 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    105 mm vs 145 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    9 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1620k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 31 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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 Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm S200EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Canon G3X
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $749
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G3X vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm S200EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Canon G3X
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $749
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G3X vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm S200EXR
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs 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

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Fujifilm S200EXR
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs 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)

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Fujifilm S200EXR
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs 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

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