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Canon Powershot G3 X Summary
20 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Electronic View Finder
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
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Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Canon Powershot G3 X Assessment
The Canon Powershot G3 X combines a 20 megapixels 1" CMOS sensor and a 25X optical zoom into a body the size of a typical prosumer ultra-zoom. While no small feat, Canon built the G3 X with a fully weather-sealed body, equipped it with dual control-dials, plus a wide lens-ring and added the option for an add-on EVF, aiming squarely this ultra-zoom at professionals and enthusiasts.
Image-quality is high, falling closer to a mirrorless than the typical ultra-zoom. Noise-levels are relatively low with good retention of details up to ISO 800. Sharpness is excellent in the center of images and good when stopped down to F/5.6 at most focal-lengths. Color and Auto WB could stand to be improved but are generally quite good, as is the multi-segment metering system of the G3 X.
The Canon G3 X is a responsive digital camera yet its overall speed of operation is average. Only shutter-lag stands out as particularly good, while the remaining numbers are hover clearly around average. The reality is that there are so few competitors to the Canon Powershot G3 X that its imperfections must be accepted as compromises of the form-factor.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Low image-noise | Strong edge softness |
| Impressive retention of details until ISO 800 | Yellowish cast under artificial light |
| Good dynamic-range | Slow AF near telephoto |
| Nicely saturated colors | Slow to exit Playback |
| Reliable and consistent metering | No continuous drive RAW buffer |
| Instant shutter-lag with very short black-out | Many controls hard to press, impossible with gloves |
| Mostly sturdy and weatherproof body | Poor LCD visibility in bright light |
| Built-in 3-stop ND filter | LCD hinges wiggle |
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Canon Powershot G3 X Related Information
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Canon Powershot G7 X Canon Powershot G7 X - 24-100mm F/1.8-2.8 Lens, 250s Max Shutter-Speed, Dual Control-Dials |
Canon Powershot G9 X Canon Powershot G9 X - 28-84mm F/2-4.9 Lens, No EVF Option, Single Control-Dial, No Hot-Shoe |
Canon Powershot G5 X Canon Powershot G5 X - 24-100mm F/1.8-2.8 Lens, Built-in EVF |
Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II - 12 MP 1.5" sensor, 24-120mm F/2-3.9 Lens |
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Canon G3 X Highlights
Large digital cameraSensor-Size: 13 x 9mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 20 Megapixels Ultra Zoom | ISO 125-25600 |
| 25X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/2000-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| Unknown Size Optional EVF | Custom white-balance |
| 1 Axis Digital Level | Spot-Metering |
| Weatherproof | Hot-Shoe |
| 5.9 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS Video Recording | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
| 3.2" LCD 1.6 Megapixels |
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