Canon M vs Canon G3 X
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Canon M vs Canon G3 X Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced July 2012
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
- Released June 2015
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The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon M and Canon G3 X, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the G3 X (20MP) is relatively close but the M (APS-C) and G3 X (1") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M was introduced 3 years before the G3 X which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M grades against the G3 X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M and Canon PowerShot G3 X. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Canon G3 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon G3 X
| M | G3 X |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Canon M
| G3 X | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2015 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Canon G3 X
| M | G3 X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Canon G3 X Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M features external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon G3 X has sizing of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M and the G3 X.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and G3 X is 89 and 60 respectively.
Canon M vs Canon G3 X Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M and G3 X.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon M vs Canon G3 X Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Canon PowerShot G3 X | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon EOS M | Canon PowerShot G3 X |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-07-23 | 2015-06-18 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | DIGIC 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 31 | 31 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 23 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.9 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lb) | 733 gr (1.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 65 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 827 | 521 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | NB-10L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $510 | $849 |