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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and T300 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and T300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 5 years later than the T300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II grades against the T300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the FujiFilm T300

 G9 X II T300 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2011Fresher by 67 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon G9 X II

 T300 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm T300

 G9 X II T300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II offers 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 FujiFilm T300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II against the T300.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and T300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and T300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography details
FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (206g)
screen does not articulate
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
78
lighter than competition (206g)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
36
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also called - FinePix T305
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 pictures 180 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 slots Single Single
Price at launch $530 $250