Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300
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![Canon PowerShot G9 X front Canon PowerShot G9 X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X/Canon-G9-X-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S5300 front Nikon Coolpix S5300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300/Nikon-S5300-front.jpg)
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 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
- Revealed October 2015
- Replacement is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon G9 X and Nikon S5300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and S5300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
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The G9 X was revealed 22 months after the S5300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 X matches up against the S5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon S5300
G9 X | S5300 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 22 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon G9 X
S5300 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon S5300
G9 X | S5300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G9 X and Nikon S5300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G9 X versus the S5300.
![Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 size comparison Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and S5300 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and S5300.
Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Nikon Coolpix S5300 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 26-208mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 209 gr (0.46 pounds) | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 180 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $180 |