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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(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
FujiFilm JX300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the FujiFilm JX300

 G9 X JX300 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2011More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon G9 X

 JX300 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JX300

 G9 X JX300 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
64
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no moving screen
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 shots)
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
39
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujiFilm FinePix JX300
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