Nikon D3X vs Canon PowerShot G7 X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD3XPowerShot G7 X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D2Xs
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      MSRP$699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.72 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.5 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      ProcessorEXPEEDDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40325472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions5056 x 4032, 4544 x 3024, 3968 x 2640, 3792 x 3024, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1976, 2528 x 2016, 1984 x 1325472 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 Ratios3:2, 5:44:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper fine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points5131
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      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 D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec40 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps6.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      DxO Low Light ISO1992556
      DxO Color Depth24.723.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.712.7
      DxO Overall Score8871
      Video Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")103 x 60 x 40 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.2 x 8.5 x 6.4"6.2 x 5.9 x 2.9"
      Package Weight7.1 lb1.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Battery PackEN-EL4aNB-13L
      Battery Life4400 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Nikon D3X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, customYes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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