Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Superseded the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2017

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Canon G9 X II and Nikon W300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and W300 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and W300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The G9 X II was introduced 4 months before the W300 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G9 X II grades against the W300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon W300
G9 X II | W300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon G9 X II
W300 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon W300
G9 X II | W300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | May 2017 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II comes with 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) while the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon G9 X II and Nikon W300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II vs the W300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and W300.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2017-05-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.2 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 231 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 photographs | 280 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $530 | $387 |