Canon PowerShot G3 X

Canon PowerShot G3 X

Canon PowerShot G3 X

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot G3 X, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on June 18, 2015. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 31 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NB-10L

The battery of this camera can last up to 300 shots per charge with the included NB-10L battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 31

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 21.4
DXO dynamic range 12.3
DXO low light ISO 521.0
DXO overall score 63.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced June 18, 2015
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Canon
msrp $849.00
model Canon PowerShot G3 X
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 5cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.9 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 300 shots
Battery model NB-10L
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 733 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 25600
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800
Min native ISO 125
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size 1″
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic (optional)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder