Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelPowerShot G3 XCyber-shot DSC-HX99
      MSRP$999$449/€520
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      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 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ProcessorDIGIC 6Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484896 x 3672
      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)4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm4.25 - 118 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom25x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.20"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution638k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20 MPUp to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO5.40 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      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 ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      DxO Low Light ISO521
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Audio I/ONo
      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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Dimensions123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz)242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7"6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight2.805 lb0.905 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Battery PackNB-10LNP-BX1
      Battery Life300 shots360 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
      Other Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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