Nikon D3000 vs Canon PowerShot G7 X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD3000PowerShot G7 X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40
      Successor ModelNikon D3100 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      MSRP$699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      ProcessorEXPEEDDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25925472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12965472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from On or Off
      Focus Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points1131
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec40 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps6.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1007.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      DxO Low Light ISO563556
      DxO Color Depth22.323.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.112.7
      DxO Overall Score6271
      Video Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Dimensions126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52")103 x 60 x 40 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.9 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Battery PackEN-EL9aNB-13L
      Battery Life500 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Nikon D3000 Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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