Canon PowerShot G3 X

Versatile premium compact with 25x optical zoom

Canon PowerShot G3 X
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 0106C001

Key Features

SENSOR 1.0-inch type CMOS sensor with 20.2 megapixels
PROCESSOR DIGIC 6 image processor for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS 31-point contrast-detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection system only
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60fps, MP4 format
STABILIZATION Intelligent IS with 5-axis dynamic image stabilization
BURST RATE Up to 5.9 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER Optional external EVF-DC1 electronic viewfinder attachment
DISPLAY 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen LCD with 1.62m dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0, HDMI, mic and headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I card slot
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture-resistant body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 300 shots per charge (NB-10L)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot G3 X

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu/shortcut
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Lens control ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon PowerShot G3 X

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Canon PowerShot G3 X Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon PowerShot G3 X

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1.0-inch CMOS
Resolution 20.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 125-12800
Autofocus 31-point Contrast Detect
Shutter Speed 1/2000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 5.9 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 60p
Stabilization Lens-shift (Intelligent IS)
Viewfinder Optional (EVF-DC1)
LCD 3.2-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, NFC, USB, HDMI
Battery Life 300 shots
Weight 733g
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105 mm