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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was launched 4 years later than the EX-ZR300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X II scores against the EX-ZR300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Casio EX-ZR300

 G9 X II EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2017May 2012Fresher by 57 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon G9 X II

 EX-ZR300 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-ZR300

 G9 X II EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II versus the EX-ZR300.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and EX-ZR300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and EX-ZR300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (206g)
no articulating screen
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
bad battery life (235 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
78
lighter than others (206g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery life (235 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (235 CIPA)
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-04 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $530 $329