Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X II Comparison

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Nikon S5300

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

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon S5300 vs Canon G9 X II Comparison Overview

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

Nikon S5300 was introduced to market in January 2014 and Canon G9 X II was launched in January 2017. As you can see, S5300 is 3 years older than G9 X II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X II 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 II Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-01-04

20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800

28-84 mm F2-4.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

8.2fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

206g. 98 x 58 x 31 mm

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Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X II 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 Mark II

Weight	138 g vs 206 g	68 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 Mark II 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
Continuous Shooting	8.2fps vs 7.0fps	1.2 fps faster
Battery Life	235 shots vs 180 shots	55 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
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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 Mark II

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 8.2fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II

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 II: 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 II 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 II has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

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

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

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

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

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X II.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X II 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 (68g ) than the Canon G9 X II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S5300

G9 X II

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S5300

G9 X II

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S5300 nor Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II 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 II'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 II: 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 II has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor.

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

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

As seen above, Canon G9 X II 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 II Lens Specs Comparison

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

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

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S5300

G9 X II

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S5300

G9 X II

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S5300

G9 X II

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S5300

G9 X II

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

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What types of Photography are Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X II Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S5300 and Canon G9 X II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.2fps
Wireless Connection
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: 235 shots
84 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon S5300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G9 X II 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
206g
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 II 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 II: 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 II, 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 II 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 II

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #7 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #288 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon G9 X II 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 II is the better camera overall.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon S5300 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S5300	Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Announced	2014-01-07	2017-01-04
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	F2-4.9
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	8.2 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	206g
Dimensions	97 x 58 x 21mm	98 x 58 x 31mm
Battery Life	180 shots	235 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	65
DxO Color Depth	not tested	21.9
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.5
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	522
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