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In additional PowerShot G3 X was introduced by Canon in June 2015. It belongs to the enthusiast Compacts category. Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon. |
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| Brand | Canon |
| Category | Compact |
| Date | 06/2015 |
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Also PowerShot G3 X has a 1″ CMOS sensor with size of 13 x 9 mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″). Picture of PowerShot G3 X’s sensor compared to popular format.
The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. The PowerShot G3 X’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel. |
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| Format | 1″ |
| Sensor area | 13.20 x 8.80mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″) |
| Type | CMOS |
| Resolution (physical) | 20.90 megapixel |
| Resolution (effective) | 20.20 megapixel |
| Pixel size | 5.81 µm² |
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| Continuous | 6 frames/second |
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| Interchangeable | |
| Focal length (min) | 24mm |
| Focal length (max) | 600mm |
| Aperture (max) | 2.8 |
| Aperture (min) | 5.6 |
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The PowerShot G3 X does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight. |
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The PowerShot G3 X’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 30s. The highest shutter speed of the Canon is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions. |
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| Max. shutter speed | 1/2000s |
| Min. shutter speed | 30s |
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The PowerShot G3 X’s sensitivity goes from 125 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range. |
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| Min. sensitivity | 125 ISO |
| Max. sensitivity | 12800 ISO |
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The PowerShot G3 X supports all general exposure modes. The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion. |
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The PowerShot G3 X’s auto focus processor uses 31 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. with low contrast subjects). Manual focus is also possible with the Canon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom. |
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| Type | TTL |
| AF points | 31 |
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The PowerShot G3 X has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 7m (23 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion. |
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| Built-in | |
| Range | 6.80m (23 ft.) |
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The PowerShot G3 X features a monitor with a diagonal of 80.00mm (3.1 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.62 megapixel. A resonable value that will make it easy to evaluate images directly in-camera. The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations. The PowerShot G3 X’s monitor can work as a touch screen, just like a smartphone. That can be very useful, for example to pick AF points, but keep in mind that touch screens usually don’t work when wearing gloves. Display characteristics at a glance: |
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| Type | LCD |
| Size | 80.00mm (diagonal) (3.1 in.) |
| Resolution | 1.62 megapixel |
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| Video Specs | |
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PowerShot G3 X video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone. Canon PowerShot G3 X Video parameters: |
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| Max. resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixel |
| …with frame rates | 24 frames/second 25 frames/second 30 frames/second 50 frames/second 60 frames/second |
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| Connectivity & Wireless Specs | |
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The PowerShot G3 X has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords. Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Canon supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters: |
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| Memory | |
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The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards. Memory cards characteristics: |
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| Slots | 1 |
| Memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC |
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The Canon PowerShot G3 X has a NB-10L LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 300 shots. It`s enough for one day or more. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The PowerShot G3 X’s battery battery parameters: |
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| Type | NB-10L LiIon |
| Removable | |
| In-camera charging | |
| Battery life | 300 photos |
| Size | |
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The Canon PowerShot G3 X’s dimensions are 123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3mm³. (4.9″ x 3.0″ x 4.1″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 733 grams (23.6 oz.), lens included. Here is front and top view of the PowerShot G3 X: |
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| Dimensions Comparison | |
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To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The PowerShot G3 X is not much bigger: |
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