Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot G5 X
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Canon PowerShot G3 X: 733 g ; Canon PowerShot G5 X: 353 g
- Max. video mode: Canon PowerShot G3 X: 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) ; Canon PowerShot G5 X: 1920x1080 (60p/30p)
- Battery: Canon PowerShot G3 X: Battery Pack NB-10L ; Canon PowerShot G5 X: Battery Pack NB-13L
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| Specification | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Canon PowerShot G5 X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | PowerShot G3 X | PowerShot G5 X |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3 mm | 112.4 x 76.4 x 44.2 mm |
| Weight | 733 g | 353 g |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Battery Pack NB-10L | Battery Pack NB-13L |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 - f5.6 | f1.8 - f2.8 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f7.6 - f15.3 | f4.9 - f7.6 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 600 mm | 24 - 100 mm |
| Optical zoom | 25x | 4.2x |