Canon PowerShot G3 X Specifications - Canon PowerShot G3 X Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Canon PowerShot G3 X.
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | |
| Other resolutions | 3:2 (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 ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 20 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 21 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) | |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | |
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 25600 | |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 25600 | |
| White balance presets | 7 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (2 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Optical | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Super fine, fine | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 24–600 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 25× | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8–5.6 | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Normal focus range | 5 cm (1.97″) | |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm (1.97″) | |
| Number of focus points | 31 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | |
| Screen size | 3.2″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,620,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | |
| External flash | Yes | |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | |
| Continuous drive | 5.9 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Videography notes | Star time-lapse, miniature effect, short clip also available | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | Yes | |
| Microphone port | Yes | |
| Headphone port | Yes | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n with NFC | |
| Remote control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | NB-10L lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 300 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
