Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Nikon Coolpix P1000

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelPowerShot G3 XCoolpix P1000
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P900
      MSRP$999$999
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      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 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      ProcessorDIGIC 6Expeed
      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)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points31
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm4.5 - 539 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm24 - 3000 mm
      Optical Zoom25x125x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/2.8 - 8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Screen Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.20"3.20"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage99%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20 MPUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO12.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      DxO Low Light ISO521
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      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 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Dimensions123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13")146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7"11.85 x 7.45 x 7.15"
      Package Weight2.805 lb4.775 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Battery PackNB-10LEN-EL20a
      Battery Life300 shots250 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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