Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Canon G9 X versus FujiFilm JX300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and JX300 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and JX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The G9 X was unveiled 4 years after the JX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X scores versus the JX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the FujiFilm JX300
G9 X | JX300 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 59 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon G9 X
JX300 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JX300
G9 X | JX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon G9 X versus FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X and the JX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and JX300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and JX300.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Other name | - | FinePix JX305 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 209g (0.46 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 180 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $110 |