Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot G1 X

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G3 XPowerShot G1 X
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      MSRP$999$799, £699, €749
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1.5-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm18.7 x 14 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel15.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel14.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484352 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4320 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 720 x 480), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 4320 x 2432, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 408), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3840 x 2880, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2880 x 2880, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480)4352 x 2248, 4352 x 2904, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 2608 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 1840 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 480 x 480, 384 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points319
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom25x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/2.8 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm20 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT PureColor II LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.20"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage77%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps1.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO7.00 m via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      DxO Low Light ISO521644
      DxO Color Depth21.421.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.310.8
      DxO Overall Score6360
      Video Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Dimensions123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13")117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz)534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7"6.3 x 5.9 x 4.2"
      Package Weight2.805 lb1.95 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Battery PackNB-10LNB-10L
      Battery Life300 shots250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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