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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(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
FujiFilm JZ300
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the FujiFilm JZ300

 G9 X JZ300 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2010Newer by 70 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon G9 X

 JZ300 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JZ300

 G9 X JZ300 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
no moving screen
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
77
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
39
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon G9 X vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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