Reach out and capture distant scenes and subjects without compromise thanks to the large 20.2-megapixel 1.0" High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and 25x optical zoom lens present on the PowerShot G3 X Digital Camera from Canon. The Canon lens offers a fast maximum aperture range of f/2.8-5.6 for operation in a range of conditions while the zoom range extends from a wide angle 24mm equivalent to a super telephoto 600mm equivalent. Also, operating at odd angles, or when taking a selfie, is benefitted by the inclusion of a 3.2" 1.62M-dot multi-angle tilting touchscreen LCD.
When combining the High-Sensitivity Sensor with the DIGIC 6 processor, the Canon HS System is created, providing excellent low-light performance up to ISO 12,800 as well as a plethora of other capabilities. Continuous shooting at up to 5.9 fps is possible with no buffer time to slow you down, and the High-Speed AF System will lock focus in as fast as 0.14 seconds. Focusing is also accurate through the implementation of 31 points across the frame. Another feature of this combo is full HD video recording at up to 60p and the ability to output the video live over an HDMI cable.
Body design is critical when it comes to compact long zoom cameras, and the G3 X delivers with multiple physical control points. A continuous ring is available on the lens barrel while an exposure compensation dial, mode dial, front dial, and controller wheel are also present to make adjustments. Additionally, it has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC (Near Field Communication) for direct connection with smartphones, tablets, and the CS100 Connect Station.
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 20.9 Megapixel Effective: 20.1 Megapixel (5472 x 3648) |
Maximum Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1" |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Focal Length | 8.8 to 220mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 600mm) |
Optical Zoom | 25x |
Digital Zoom | 4x Maximum (100x Combined Zoom) |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 to 5.6 |
Focus Range | Auto 1.97" to Infinity / 5 cm to Infinity (Wide) 2.8' to Infinity / 85 cm to Infinity (Telephoto) Normal 2" to Infinity / 5 cm to Infinity (Wide) 2.8' to Infinity / 85 cm to Infinity (Telephoto) Macro 1.97" to 19.69" / 5 cm to 50 cm (Wide) |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 125 to 12800 (Extended: 125 to 25600) |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 1 Second in Auto Mode 1/2000 to 15 Seconds in Shutter Priority Mode 1/2000 to 30 Seconds in Manual Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 5.9 fps at 20 MP |
Interval Recording | No |
Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | MP4/H.264/MPEG-4 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/29.97p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 29.97p SD (640 x 480) at 29.97p |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Audio File Format | AAC LC |
Size | 3.2" |
Resolution | 1,620,000 Dot |
Display Type | 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync |
Effective Flash Range | 2.0 to 22.3' / 0.6 to 6.8 m (Wide) 2.79 to 10.2' / 0.85 to 3.1 m (Telephoto) |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Connectivity | 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, AV Output, USB Mini-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% |
Battery | 1 x NB-10L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 920 mAh |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.9 x 3 x 4.1" / 12.4 x 7.6 x 10.4 cm |
Weight | 25.9 oz / 734.3 g |
Package Weight | 2.805 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7" |
Reviews Canon PowerShot G3 X Digital Camera (Canon Malaysia) (1+2 Years Warranty)