Canon G9 X vs Nikon P300

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X versus Nikon P300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and P300 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and P300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was introduced 4 years later than the P300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X grades versus the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides exterior measurements 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 Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X versus Nikon P300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X against the P300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and P300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and P300.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.