• 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X10 advantages over Canon G5X

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 215 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G5X advantages over Fujifilm X10

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 2/3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • 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
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.6 fps vs 6.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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

  • Really solid body littered with external controls feels like a camera should; Very bright zoom lens; Clever EXR modes; Raw support.

  • White orb problem; EV dial difficult to turn; Below average battery life; Shallow buffers; Occasional demosaicing errors.

  • Read our Fujifilm X10 Review

  • 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.

  • Read our Canon G5X Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm X20
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20

Canon G5X
Fujifilm X20
  • $700
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Canon G5X vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X10
Nikon P7800
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P7800

Canon G5X
Nikon P7800
  • $700
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G5X vs Nikon P7800

Compared to Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm X30
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X30

Canon G5X
Fujifilm X30
  • $700
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Canon G5X vs Fujifilm X30

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Fujifilm X10
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Hot shoe
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $700
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon G5X vs Canon G7X Mark II

Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Fujifilm X10
Canon G5X Mark II
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs 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

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