Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot G9 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 G9 X: 209 g
- Max. video mode: Canon PowerShot G3 X: 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) ; Canon PowerShot G9 X: 1920x1080 (60p/30p)
- Battery: Canon PowerShot G3 X: Battery Pack NB-10L ; Canon PowerShot G9 X: Battery Pack NB-13L
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| Specification | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G3 X | PowerShot G9 X |
| Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3 mm | 98.0 x 57.9 x 30.8 mm |
| Weight | 733 g | 209 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5505 x 3670 | 5505 x 3670 |
| Crop factor | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| Total megapixels | 20.9 | 20.9 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.2 | 20.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| ISO | Auto, 125-12800 | Auto, 125-12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 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) | — |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Battery Pack NB-10L | Battery Pack NB-13L |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 - f5.6 | f2.0 - f4.9 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f7.6 - f15.3 | f5.5 - f13.4 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 600 mm | 28 - 84 mm |
| Optical zoom | 25x | 3x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm | 5 cm |