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Brand / Model |
Canon Powershot G3 X |
Canon Powershot G5 X |
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Type / Size | Ultra Zoom (Large) | Fixed Lens (Compact) |
Sensor | 20 Megapixels CMOS | 20 Megapixels CMOS |
Sensor Area | ||
Sensor Size | 16mm Diagonal (2.7X FLM) | 16mm Diagonal (2.7X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization | Built-In | Built-In |
Dust-Reduction | N / A | N / A |
Sensitivity | ISO 125 - 12800 *Expanded range: 125-25600 | ISO 125 - 12800 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/2000 - 30s | 1/2000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | 24 - 600mm F/2.8 - 5.6 / 8 (25X) | 24 - 100mm F/1.8 - 2.8 / 11 (4.2X) |
FLM / Crop | 2.7X | 2.7X |
Minimum Focus | 5cm (w) / 85cm (t) | 5cm (w) / 40cm (t) |
Zoom Mechanism | Electronic | Electronic |
Manual Focus | Electronic | Wired ring |
Filter Diameter | N / A | N / A |
Focus System | 31-point Contrast-Detect Assist-Lamp | 31-point Contrast-Detect Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Optional EVF | Built-in EVF |
Viewfinder Size | 2400K Pixels 100% Coverage | |
Display Position | Tilting | Tilting | Display Size | 3.2" LCD 1600K Pixels 100% Coverage *Touchscreen | 3" LCD 1000K Pixels 100% Coverage *Touchscreen |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | P, A, T, M |
Scene Modes | 5Portrait, Star, Handheld Night, Snow, Fireworks | 6Portrait, Star, Handheld Night, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks |
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot |
Bracketing | 3 Shots ±2 EV | |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV, 1/3 EV | ±3 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps |
Continuous Drive | 5.9 FPS, Unlimited JPEG | 5.9 FPS, 12 JPEG |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Frames @ 0-30s | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Shots @ 0-30s |
Command Dials | 2 | 3 |
DOF Preview | No | No |
Protection | Weatherproof | None |
Digital Level | 1 Axis | 2 Axis |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Wired, WiFi | Wired, WiFi |
HDR | No | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | No | No |
Interval Timer | No | No |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | Yes |
Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Flash | Yes, 6.8 - 3.1m (W-T) | Yes, 7 - 4m (W-T) |
Flash Sync | Unknown | Unknown |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS 16:9 | 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS 16:9 |
Sound Input | None | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A |
Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 300 | 210 |
Introduced | 2015-06-18 | 2015-10-13 |
Size | 124 x 77 x 106mm (W x H x D) | 112 x 77 x 44mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 733g | 377g |
Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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