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Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X Comparison

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Nikon S5300

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing S5300 and G9 X, two Compact cameras from Nikon and Canon. Nikon Coolpix S5300 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera and Canon PowerShot G9 X is a Large Sensor Compact class camera.

Nikon S5300 was introduced to market in January 2014 and Canon G9 X was launched in October 2015. There is 21 months difference between S5300 and G9 X so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G9 X, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S5300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 26-208 mm F3.7-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 138g. 97 x 58 x 21 mm

Canon G9 X Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-12
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • 28-84 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 6.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 209g. 98 x 58 x 31 mm

Canon G9 X was replaced by Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G9 X
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs Nikon Coolpix S5300

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S5300 over Canon PowerShot G9 X
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 6.0fps 1 fps faster
Weight
138 g vs 209 g 71 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
208mm vs 84mm 124 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G9 X over Nikon Coolpix S5300
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
220 shots vs 180 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 6.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 3.5m 2.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.76µm2 230% larger pixel area
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Canon PowerShot G9 X
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 6.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Canon PowerShot G9 X
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S5300 has external dimensions of 97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83″) and weighs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz) (including batteries). Canon G9 X has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.21″) and weighs 209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X. Nikon S5300 is 1mm narrower and 10mm thinner than Nikon S5300 but they have the same height of 58mm.

Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X.

Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X.
Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S5300 is significantly lighter (71g ) than the Canon G9 X which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S5300 nor Canon PowerShot G9 X provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S5300 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon G9 X has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the S5300 and G9 X sensor size comparison.

Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X Cameras


As seen above, Canon G9 X has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon S5300. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S5300 features a 26-208 mm F3.7-6.6 8× zoom lens whereas Canon G9 X features a 28-84 mm F2.0-4.9 3x zoom lens.

Nikon S5300 has 2mm wider coverage than the Canon G9 X. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Canon G9 X is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S5300 has 124mm longer reach than the Canon G9 X. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Canon G9 X is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S5300
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

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S5300
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S5300
G9 X
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S5300
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S5300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S5300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon G9 X for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S5300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
99 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
208 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.60
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
84 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon S5300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G9 X for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
138g
Body Thickness 21mm
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
209g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Nikon S5300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X scores compare:

Nikon S5300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #172 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #755 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Canon G9 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #293 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon G9 X is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S5300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon S5300. Otherwise, Canon G9 X is the better camera overall.

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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S5300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S5300 Canon PowerShot G9 X
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2014-01-07 2015-10-12
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 99 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-208 mm (8×) 28-84 mm (3x)
Max Aperture F3.7-6.6 F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range n/a 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 138g 209g
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm 98 x 58 x 31mm
Battery Life 180 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 63
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.5
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 495
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