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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G9 X
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X II versus FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and JZ300 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and JZ300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was launched 7 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 X II scores vs the JZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the FujiFilm JZ300

 G9 X II JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2010Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon G9 X II

 JZ300 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm JZ300

 G9 X II JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II against the JZ300.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and JZ300.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger G9 X II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
low battery (235 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
78
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
low battery (235 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (235 per charge)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
39
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $530 $180