Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Nikon DL 24-500 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G3 X vs DL 24-500 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Nikon DL 24-500 Specs

PowerShot G3 X

  • Introduced in June 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-600mm (25x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3mm³ (4.9″ x 3.0″ x 4.1″)
  • 733g (23.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G3 X

DL 24-500

  • Introduced in March 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 21 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-500mm (21x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122.5 x 89.9 x 138.8mm³ (4.8″ x 3.5″ x 5.5″)
  • 780g (25.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DL 24-500

PowerShot G3 X vs DL 24-500 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G3 X an DL 24-500 sensor comparison

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

The 1″ sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 116mm² (4.6 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Nikon DL 24-500 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G3 X a better choice

PowerShot G3 X

DL 24-500

Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 160 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.62 1.04
Longer battery life (3, photos)

300 290
More portable (2)

993cm³
(63 cu.in.)
1529cm³
(96 cu.in.)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G3 X are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the DL 24-500: the more compact size.

The PowerShot G3 X scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon DL 24-500

PowerShot G3 X

DL 24-500

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 20.80
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 20
Auto Focus points (4)

31 105
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160

Conclusion: Advantages of the DL 24-500 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the superior video recording.

Yields 15 points for the DL 24-500.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G3 X

DL 24-500

Sensor format

1″ 1″
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Articulated screen

Touch screen

External microphone

Similar weight

733g 780g
WiFi

Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Nikon DL 24-500 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G3 X and DL 24-500

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G3 X

Nikon DL 24-500

11
15

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon DL 24-500.