Canon PowerShot G1X

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Fujifilm X-Pro1
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,230k dots
True resolution
 High true resolution
16 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 
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differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 700 shots vs 300 shots
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 Around 2.5x more shots per battery charge
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Weight Slightly lighter 390 g vs 450 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Lowest price Cheaper $599.00 vs $1,199.00
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 The best price we've seen is $600 cheaper (2x less)
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Advantages of the Fujifilm X-Pro1
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,230k dots vs 920k dots
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 More than 30% higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Startup delay Less startup delay 1300 ms vs 1900 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when turning on
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 369 ms vs 697 ms
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 Around 50% less delay when taking photos
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 6 fps vs 1.9 fps
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 More than 3x faster continuous shooting
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
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 More than 40% larger sensor
Size Slightly smaller 140x82x43 mm vs 117x81x65 mm
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 Around 20% smaller
True resolution Higher true resolution 16 MP vs 14.2 MP
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 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Thickness Thinner 1.7" vs 2.6"
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 More than 30% thinner
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recommendations

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
G1X:920k dots
X-Pro1:1,230k dots
Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
For that film look
Sensor size Large sensors Help
G1X:Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
X-Pro1:APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
G1X:14.2 MP
X-Pro1:16 MP
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have tunnel viewfinders Help
Tunnel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the X-Pro1
Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
Compare the EOS M vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the EOS M vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$394 - $549
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the X-Pro1
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Size Is slightly smaller
Compare the NEX-7 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the NEX-7 vs the X-Pro1

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$499
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G1X
Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Size Smaller
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Narrower aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the PowerShot G1X

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$799 - $1,000 body only

$1,199 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the X-E1 vs the X-Pro1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$924 - $1,000 body only

$1,024 with 14-42mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the X-Pro1
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$7,000 body only
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the M9 vs the X-Pro1

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