Canon G9 X II vs Nikon P300

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II and Nikon P300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.