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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon G9 X II and Nikon P300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and P300 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and P300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was revealed 5 years later than the P300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X II scores vs the P300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon P300

 G9 X II P300 
LaunchedJanuary 2017May 2011More recent by 69 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon G9 X II

 P300 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon P300

 G9 X II P300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II compared to the P300.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and P300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and P300.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
65
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
28
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography features
Nikon P300 Street photography features
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (206 grams)
no articulating screen
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Nikon P300
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography information
Nikon P300 Travel photography information
78
lighter than average (206g)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Nikon P300 Vlogging information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (206 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed C2
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 surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $530 $500