Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Announced October 2015
- Later Model is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and JZ300 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and JZ300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The G9 X was revealed 5 years after the JZ300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the G9 X matches up against the JZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the FujiFilm JZ300
G9 X | JZ300 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 70 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon G9 X
JZ300 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JZ300
G9 X | JZ300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X compared to the JZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and JZ300.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 X should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-10-12 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209 gr (0.46 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $399 | $180 |