Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II versus FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and F300EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was brought out 6 years later than the F300EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 X II scores vs the F300EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II versus the F300EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and F300EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and F300EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.