Canon G9 X II vs Nikon W300

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.