Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G3 XPowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      MSRP$999$1299
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486000 x 4000
      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)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points3149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm15 - 45 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm24 - 72 mm
      Optical Zoom25x3x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Screen Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.20"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20 MPUp to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      on
      sl0w synchro
      off
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO9.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      DxO Low Light ISO521
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x MiniUSB Input
      Other I/O1 x MiniUSB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      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 Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Dimensions123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13")115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01")
      Weight (inc. batteries)733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz)399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7"
      Package Weight2.805 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Battery PackNB-10LLP-E13L
      Battery Life300 shots200 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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