Canon PowerShot G3 X

8.8 - 220 mm, 20 Mpx, 1"

Product details

Combining a versatile 25x optical zoom and the premium image quality of the 1.0-inch type sensor, the PowerShot G3 X delivers stunning quality photo and movie shooting. Numerous professional functions and control options help to extend your creative abilities.

Capture with superb detail and targeted use of background blur thanks to large 1.0-inch type sensor and 25x optical zoom

Numerous creative modes as well as Wlan and NFC make taking and sharing photos and movies easy

Professional movie functions plus full manual control allow you to record stunning Full-HD movies and choose the frame rate.

A high-resolution, foldable touchscreen LCD and a wide range of controls and manual modes provide creative control.

Dust and moisture-proof housing to hold the action in any weather.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
5.90 FPS
Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Body
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
Aperture
f/2.8-5.6
Image sensor format
1"
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Item number
5070212

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
0106C002
Release date
15.6.2015

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
Fireworks, 
Night, 
Portrait, 
Snow

Camera properties

Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Body
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Flash integrated, 
Hot shoe
White balance
Cloudy, 
Custom modes, 
Daylight, 
Flash, 
Fluorescent, 
Tungsten, 
umbra
Exposure type
Auto, 
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 2EV in 1/3 steps
Closure type
Mechanical-switch
Self-timer delay
10 s, 
2 s, 
20 s, 
30 s
Flash modes
Auto, 
Flash off, 
Flash on, 
Forced

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
20 Mpx
Image resolution
5472 x 3648 pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
1"
Crop factor
2.70
Supported page ratios
1:1, 
16:9, 
3:2, 
4:3
Min. ISO sensitivity
125
Max. ISO Sensitivity
12800

Camera lens properties

Min. aperture opening
f/2.8
Max. aperture
f/5.6
Aperture
f/2.8-5.6
Focal length
8.8 - 220 mm
Min. focal length
8.80 mm
Max. focal length
220 mm
Optical zoom
25 x
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3.20"
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
1620000 Pixels
Display functions
Tilt and swivel, 
Touch screen

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
No viewfinder

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus, 
Manual focus
Minimum focus distance
5 cm
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Autofocus areas
31 x

Performance

Shutter speed
30 - 1/2000 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/2000 s
Continuous shooting mode
5.90 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD
Max. refresh rate
60p

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD, 
SDHC, 
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG, 
RAW
Video file formats
mp4

Durability

Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
3.5mm headphones, 
3.5mm microphone, 
AV output, 
Micro HDMI (Type D), 
USB 2.0

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Battery charger, 
Rechargeable battery

Product dimensions

Width
76.50 mm
Length
123.30 mm
Height
105.30 mm
Weight
733 g

Package dimensions

Length
22.50 cm
Width
16.50 cm
Height
12 cm
Weight
1.27 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Nikon
    1 %
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 3.Canon
    1.2 %
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1.7 %
  • 5.OM System
    1.8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Panasonic
    13 days
  • 9.Fujifilm
    14 days
  • 9.OM System
    14 days
  • 11.Canon
    21 days
  • 12.RICOH
    22 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Goxtreme
    2.6 %
  • 3.Kodak
    2.8 %
  • 4.Canon
    3.7 %
  • 5.Olympus
    3.8 %
  • 6.Fujifilm
    4.6 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good85/100
Very good84/100
Rank 3 out of 3Stiftung WarentestHoch­wertige Kompakt­kameras: Das Drei­gestirnReleaseNovember 2015

Ausgesprochen gute, wetterfeste Kompaktkamera. Für besonders hohe Ansprüche. Mit sehr gutem elektronischen Aufstecksucher, starkem Zoom, manuellen Funktionen und Netzwerkfunktion. Bestnote im Sehtest. Sehr guter Monitor zum Klappen, sehr guter Blitz, viele Extras und Funktionen. Nachteile: dick und sehr schwer, relativ teuer.

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Very good82/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseSeptember 2015
  • PositiveEinfache Bedienung
  • PositiveWLAN eingebaut
  • PositiveSehr großer Zoom-Bereich
  • PositiveHohe Bildqualität auch bei wenig Licht
  • NegativeBei langer Brennweite langsamer Autofokus
  • NegativeSucher nur als Zubehör
Very good89/100
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dkamera.deSingle testReleaseAugust 2015
  • PositiveDie Kamera liegt durch den Handgriff gut und sicher in der Hand
  • PositiveEffektiver optischer Bildstabilisator (Foto und Video)
  • PositiveGute Bildrate im Serienbildmodus bei JPEG (Labor: 6,0 Bilder pro Sekunde bis Speicherkarte voll)
  • PositiveSchneller Autof
  • PositiveSehr gute Bildqualität bei niedrigen und mittleren ISO-Werten (für eine Bridgekamera)
  • Positive25-fach-Zoomobjektiv mit kleinbildäquivalenten 24 bis 600mm
    Very good86/100
    CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2015
    • PositiveViel Zoom mit 1-Zoll-Sensor
    • PositiveUmfangreiche Extras
    • PositiveTouch- und Schwenk-Display
    • PositiveSpritzwasserschutz
    • PositiveAutofokus flott
    • PositiveSerienaufnahme bei JPEG