Canon G3X Specifications

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Model Name:	Canon PowerShot G3 X
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General
Model Number:	G3X
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$999.99
Street Price:	$749.00
Date Available:	2015-07-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	26.1 oz (739 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.0 x 4.1 in. (123 x 77 x 105 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	20.2
Sensor Format:	1 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	63
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	521
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 3648 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 2880 (6.6 MP, Other), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	7.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (30p/15p) 1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p) 640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens with USM; 18 elements in 13 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 600mm
Focal Length (actual):	8.8 - 220mm
Zoom Ratio:	25.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	Bayonet adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track), Touch AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional hot-shoe attachable EVF-DC1, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF.
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,620,000 dots (540,000 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center or linked to Touch AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Sports, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self Timer:	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Manual, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off; (Red-eye reduction and second curtain sync available)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 60cm - 6.8m (W), 85cm - 3.1m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Jack for RS-60E3 remote shutter release switch

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.86
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	7.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	9
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	0.7
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	0.8
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.41 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.38 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.109 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.82 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.044 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	2.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-10L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	1-inch 20.2MP BSI CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 image processor, 25x 24-600mm eq. F2.8-5.6 zoom lens, improve, EOS-style controls and menus, magnesium-alloy body, dust and water resistant.