Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Fujifilm X100S Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs X100S - Side by side

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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Fujifilm X100S: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

  • Introduced in January 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-84mm (3x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 98 x 58 x 31mm³ (3.9″ x 2.3″ x 1.2″)
  • 206g (6.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

X100S

  • Introduced in February 2013
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 200 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Hybrid
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 35mm, f2.0
  • No WiFi
  • 126.5 x 74.4 x 53.9mm³ (5.0″ x 2.9″ x 2.1″)
  • 445g (14.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X100S

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs X100S: The sensors

The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II features a 1″ sized sensor, while the X100S uses a APS-C sensor.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

Featuring an area of 368mm² (0.59 sq.in.), the X100S’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II employs at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with 1″ sized chips.

Better choice: Fujifilm X100S

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Fujifilm X100S Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II a better choice

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

X100S
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 6
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 200 – 6400 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Touch screen (2)
Weighs less (2)

206g
(6.6 oz.)		 445g
(14.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)		 507cm³
(32 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II is made easy by the lower weight than the X100S, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II scores 26 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X100S

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

X100S
Larger sensor (5)

1″ APS-C
Auto Focus points (4)

31 49
Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 330

Conclusion: Advantages of the X100S are the larger sensor, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 12 points for the X100S.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

X100S
Built-in flash
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Fujifilm X100S Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II and X100S

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Fujifilm X100S

26
12

We recommend Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II as better choice.