- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony NEX-5N
- Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
- Sony NEX-7
- Fujifilm FinePix X100
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)The Macro mode is perhaps the best we’ve yet seen in a camera of this type, with an additional Super Macro setting letting you get as close as 1cm away from your subject.
Rated 76% by by DPReview (Mar, 2012)At high ISOs the Canon G1 X delivers amongst the best image quality of all APS-C sensor cameras (despite the sensor being closer to Micro Four Thirds in size).
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Fujifilm Finepix X10 compared to the Canon PowerShot G1X
MP12
2/3"
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)The X10's Macro (and Super Macro) modes are especially impressive.
14.2 MP
Four Thirds
Rated 76% by by DPReview (Mar, 2012)In any case the G1 X's high ISO performance is among the best we've seen from APS-C (or similarly sized sensor) cameras.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 14.2 MP   | 20 MP |
Finepix X10 by Acoustica (Jan, 2012)There still seems to be confusion about whether in RAW, or at least when in RAW, you are actually getting a 12 megapixel image or a 6 megapixel one.
PowerShot G1X by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)All of the sample images in this Review were taken using the 14 megapixel JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 4Mb.
sensor size
Finepix X10 by DPReview (Jul, 2012)While the X10's AF system focusing speed is roughly on par with compact camera competitors like the Panasonic LX5, it lags behind the performance of the best contrast-detect systems we've seen, like those in the current crop of Micro Four Thirds cameras, for instance.
PowerShot G1X by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)Dubbed “the finest compact camera Canon has ever produced”, the metal-bodied G1 X has a 14.3 megapixel, 18.7x14mm sensor that’s marginally bigger than Micro Four Thirds cameras and full manual controls with shooting mode and exposure compensation dials.
wide angle lens
Finepix X10 by George-SherwinPersonally, I loved the smoother, less resistant original lens, but can only assume that Fuji bowed to the handful of whiners who complained that it was too easy to turn it off when rotating to the Wide Angle position.... really.
PowerShot G1X by Hoboken-Michael--Michael-A.I guess I would shoot normal and relatively wide angle (to allow for shorter distance) and then crop later, but that slows down PP.
aperture size
Finepix X10 by Tim-Kimzey--fstop (Sep, 2012)The good thing is that it is FAST f/2 to f/2.8-thats much better than most small P/S's and probably the MAIN REASON i bought this camera.
PowerShot G1X by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)The G1 X has a very useful front control dial, as featured on EOS DSLR cameras, which makes changing the aperture and consequently the full Manual shooting mode very easy.
zoom range
| 0x | 4x | 4x |
Finepix X10 by MeridianX (Nov, 2011)Bottom line is the X10 is better built, resolves detail better, is cleaner at higher ISO settings, manual zoom, focuses much faster, great skin tones and has a very good viewfinder.
PowerShot G1X by Lawrence-H.-Bulk--Lawrence-H.-BulkAs I stated at the beginning of this review, I and some other people desire an advanced, highly capable, camera with a high-quality fixed-zoom-lens, a large sensor, and the ability to take pictures under many varied conditions (including low-light without flash) and have those pictures turn out exactly as desired (and at the same, or at the very least practically the same, high image quality as those which can be obtained with much more expensive DSLRs).
body size
117 x 70 x 57 mm
117 x 81 x 65 mm
Finepix X10 by georgehd--georgehd (Dec, 2011)For anyone who is used to using an SLR, this is an excellent backup or small camera to carry when you do not want to carry a larger SLR.
PowerShot G1X by RantyThe weight and feel are right, with the hand grip providing a perfect control surface.
Performance Real world tests of Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs Canon PowerShot G1X
battery life
300 photos
700 photos
Finepix X10 by DPReview (Jul, 2012)We don't really see the point of using the Continuous IS mode for either stills or video, particularly since it taxes the X10's already short battery life.
PowerShot G1X by William (Sep, 2012)Battery life is a HUGE question mark at this point....NOT SURE IF I WILL KEEP THIS ONE!
max continuous shooting
Finepix X10 by c|net (Dec, 2011)Its burst shooting sounds fast, but it's pretty limited: 7.5fps for one second.
PowerShot G1X by DPReview (Mar, 2012)In terms of continuous shooting the G1 X's specification isn't spectacular.
DxOMark low light performance
Finepix X10 by Jay-Gatsby (Aug, 2012)I am extremely impressed with the X10, the images are sharp even in low light without flash, colors are vibrant and with it's 2.0-2.8 lens, you can take multi shots very quickly.
PowerShot G1X by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)The night photograph was excellent, with the maximum shutter speed of 60 seconds being long enough for most after-dark shots.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Canon PowerShot G1X
| Significantly faster lens | f/2.0 | vs | f/2.8 |
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| Around 30% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Much better macro lens | 10 mm | vs | 200 mm |
| 20x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Much faster rapid fire | 10 fps | vs | 1.9 fps |
| Around 5.5x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| Automatic panorama | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 82% | vs | 77.5% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Better dynamic range | 11.3 ev | vs | 10.8 ev |
| Almost the same | |||
| Smaller | 117 x 70 x 57 mm | vs | 117 x 81 x 65 mm |
| More than 20% smaller | |||
| Thinner | 57 mm | vs | 65 mm |
| More than 10% thinner | |||
| Slightly lighter | 350 g | vs | 390 g |
| More than 10% lighter | |||
Advantages compared to the Fujifilm Finepix X10
| Larger sensor | Four Thirds | vs | 2/3" |
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| More than 4.5x larger sensor; higher quality photos | |||
| Much larger screen | 3" | vs | 2.8" |
| Around 10% larger screen | |||
| Many more photos per charge | 700 | vs | 300 |
| 400 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
| Significantly higher resolution screen | 920 k dots | vs | 460 k dots |
| 2x higher resolution screen | |||
| Better overall image quality | 60.0 | vs | 50.0 |
| 20% better image quality | |||
| Has a flip out screen | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Great for recording movies | |||
| Shoots video in 24p | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; For that film look | |||
| More color depth | 21.7 bits | vs | 20.5 bits |
| Around 10% more color depth | |||
| Less noise at high ISO | 644 ISO | vs | 245 ISO |
| More than 2.5x higher low light performance | |||
| Higher resolution | 14.2 MP | vs | 12 MP |
| Around 20% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Jan, 2012 | vs | Sep, 2011 |
| Announced date 4 months later | |||
| Longer long exposure | 60 s | vs | 30 s |
| 2x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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lens
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Jul, 2012)The X10's 28-112mm (equivalent) zoom lens is reasonably versatile and impressively fast, maintaining a respectably wide maximum aperture even at its maximum telephoto setting.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 100% by by Christian-X (Nov, 2011)This camera has the retro looks, classic dials (fast access) and fun to shoot with; size is just right and feels good b/c that magnesium alloy body material; I like the Fujinon lens to be honest, Nikkor, Fujinon and Leica are my favorites; I like X10's bright and fast lens f2.0-f2.8(telephoto) makes it real good for low light shooting.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Jul, 2012)While F2.8 on the X10's lens is clearly not equivalent to F2.8 on a full-frame camera in depth-of-field terms, when set to an equivalent focal length equivalent and maximum aperture the X10 can deliver a very similar background blur to an APS-C DSLR with kit zoom.
viewfinder
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 100% by by sznajder (Dec, 2011)What i like on Fuji over Leica - build quality and finish is better on Fuji, viewfinder is great addition, for me size is better on Fuji ( never carried my Leica in my pockets) DOF - well, I like it more on X10 and pictures look phenomenal on both cams giving slight edge to Fuji which photos look more like from film times.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)Optical viewfinders are something of a dying breed amongst modern cameras, so it's very refreshing to see X10 feature one, offering 85% scene coverage, diopter control, a bright display and zooming in and out as the focal length is changed.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)The back of the X10 is adorned with a 2.8inch, 460k-dot TFT LCD monitor that offers 100% coverage and good viewing angles.
size
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)It may only be a humble compact camera at heart, but boy, what a well-realised compact camera it is, making the X10 a product that you'll love rather than simply use.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 40% by by James-C.-Cassatt (Jan, 2012)I was looking for an alternative to lugging around a Canon 5D MKII and heavy L lenses With that goal in mind I purchased the Fujifilm x10 for several reasons.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Jul, 2012)The X10 is a small camera in comparison to mirrorless interchangeable lens models, but remains a decent 'handful' and is decidedly less pocketable than the smallest of its high-end peers like the Canon PowerShot S100.
sensor
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)As mentioned previously the X10 uses an all-new 2/3inch EXR CMOS sensor that delivers an effective resolution of 12MP, and which is backside-illuminated for better low-light performance.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)Find out if it can deliver the goods in our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix X10 review, complete with full-size sample JPEG and raw images, videos and more... The Fujifilm Finepix X10 is an advanced compact camera that offers a retro design, 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor, a 4x, 28-112mm, f/2.0-2.8 zoom lens with a manual zoom ring, optical viewfinder, 1080p movie recording, 7fps burst shooting and a 2.8-inch LCD monitor with a resolution of 460,000 dots.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Jul, 2012)Due to the unique design of the X10's EXR sensor, however, we're also providing access to the 6MP resolution images in both Raw and JPEG mode.
photography
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 100% by by Richard (May, 2012)If you're looking for a nice back-up camera for a DSLR that still takes high quality pictures for things like landscapes, street photography, portraits, family, travel, and indoors, the Fuji X10 should be on your list.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 80% by by MeridianX (Nov, 2011)Anyway, my wife still likes the Canon better since she can pocket it, the X10 is my go to travel camera.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 60% by by S.-Flask (Nov, 2011)speaking of shooting on the street, if you turn off the sounds on the X10 the camera is essentially silent.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Highest resolution screen |
 | 3 | Sony NEX-7 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark |
 | 8 | Fujifilm FinePix x20 Fastest rapid fire mode |
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May 25, 2012
Easy enough to carry - good enough for great shots.
I will be traveling - AUS and NZ. Need an easy to carry. Want full HD and the to take great outdoor images camera. Need a viewfinder in order to actually see anything without having to carry am...
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