Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Fujifilm X70 Digital Camera Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

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Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Fujifilm X70 Specs

PowerShot G5 X

Introduced in September 2015
Enthusiast Compact
Sensor: 1″
20 megapixel
6 frames/second
125 – 12800 ISO
1920 x 1080 Video
Viewfinder: Elektronic
75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
Zoom 24-100mm (4x), f1.8-2.8
WiFi built-in
112.5 x 76.4 x 44.2mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 1.7″)
377g (12.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G5 X

X70

Introduced in January 2016
Enthusiast Compact
Sensor: APS-C
16 megapixel
2 frames/second
200 – 6400 ISO
1920 x 1080 Video
No viewfinder
76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
Fixed lens 28mm, f2.8
WiFi built-in
112.5 x 64.4 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.5″ x 1.7″)
340g (11.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X70

PowerShot G5 X vs X70 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

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 373mm² (0.60 sq.in.), the X70’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the PowerShot G5 X 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.

Advantage: Fujifilm X70

Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Fujifilm X70 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G5 X a better choice
	PowerShot G5 X	X70
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)	20.20	16.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)	6	2
Better sensibility (4)	125 – 12800 ISO	200 – 6400 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G5 X are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like the optical image stabilizer. The PowerShot G5 X scores 16 points.
Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X70
	PowerShot G5 X	X70
Larger sensor (5)	1″	APS-C
Auto Focus points (4)	31	49
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)	1.04	1.62
Longer battery life (3, photos)	210	330
More portable (2)	380cm³ (24 cu.in.)	322cm³ (20 cu.in.)
Conclusion: Advantages of the X70 are the larger sensor, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina and the more compact size. Yields 16 points for the X70.
Common Specs for both cameras compared
	PowerShot G5 X	X70
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Similar weight	377g	340g
WiFi

Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Fujifilm X70 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G5 X and X70

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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above:
Canon PowerShot G5 X	Fujifilm X70
16	16
We advise to choose the newest model: Fujifilm X70.

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