Reasons to choose PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Released in 2014, PowerShot G1 X Mark II has about 262 mm² of sensor area, 12.8 MP effective resolution, and a 553 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
vs Fujifilm X70
VS
Sensor area
262 mm²
PowerShot G1 X Mark II368 mm²
X70- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 106 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The X70 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G1 X Mark IIMetricX70
12.8 MPEffective pixels16.3 MP
18.7 × 14Sensor23.6 × 15.6
4.52 µmPixel pitch4.75 µm
20.45 µm²Pixel area22.59 µm²
4.89 MP/cm²Pixel density4.43 MP/cm²
1.85Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
553 gWeight340 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery Pack NB-12LBatteryNP-95 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X70 has the larger sensor area. The X70 has the lighter body. The X70 has the higher effective resolution. The X70 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X70
Released in 2016, X70 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.