Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G3 XPowerShot SX530 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX520 HS
      MSRP$999$429/£329/€399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484608 x 3456
      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)4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 16:9 (4608 x 2592, 3264 x 1832, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360), 3:2 (4608 x 3072, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424), 1:1 (3456 x 3456, 2448 x 2448, 1536 x 1536,
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points319
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom25x50x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.20"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps1.6 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20 MPUp to 10 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO5.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      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
      DXO Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO521
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      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 SX530 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Dimensions123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13")120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7"6.9 x 6.2 x 5.2"
      Package Weight2.805 lb1.8 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Battery PackNB-10LNB-6LH
      Battery Life300 shots210 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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