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Add to SafariWhen comparing Nikon D5300 vs Canon PowerShot G9 X, the Slant community recommends Nikon D5300 for most people. In the question“What are the best cameras for photography under $500?” Nikon D5300 is ranked 2nd while Canon PowerShot G9 X is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Nikon D5300 is:
The camera can automatically add location information to images via the built-in GPS.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Geotags your photos
The camera can automatically add location information to images via the built-in GPS.
Pro Has a good flip out swivel-and-tilt screen
D5300 has a 3:2, 1.04M-dot swivel-and-tilt screen.
Pro Great dynamic range
According to tests performed by DxOmark D5300 has 13.86 stops of dynamic range in print and 13.06 stops on screen for images taken at 100 ISO. These are among the best results for cameras in this price range.
Pro Video autofocus
Pro Good AF point coverage
39 focus points with 19 points being cross-type making it easier to set the focus within the frame.
Pro Good video capabilities
Shoots up to 1080p60 resolution.
Pro Detailed images
The camera has a 24 MP CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100 - 12800 (expandable up to 25,600).
Pro Touchscreen makes adjusting focus easy
All you need to do is tap on the place you wish to focus on.
Pro Portable
The camera's dimensions are just 2.28 x 1.21 x 3.86 inches.
Pro Good low-light performance
PowerShot G9 X has a sensor (1-inch) that's larger than most competition in this price range and that means less noise in low light.
Pro Quick focus in good light
Cons
Con Can't control aperture in live view while shooting video
While shutter speed and exposure can be changed, aperture cannot.
Con Magnified live view lags quite a bit
The delay makes the zoomed in live view nearly unusable.
Con No viewfinder
It can be difficult to use the LCD panel at the back of the camera in bright environments, but the lack of a viewfinder leaves no alternative.
Con Battery could be better
The camera promises 220 shots on a charge.
Con Shooting RAW is slow
