Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X
60 Imaging
51 Features
76 Overall
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52 Features
63 Overall
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Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
- Introduced June 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Announced October 2015
- Refreshed by Canon G9 X II

Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G3 X versus Canon G9 X, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1").

The G3 X was revealed 3 months prior to the G9 X and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G3 X scores vs the G9 X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Canon G9 X
G3 X | G9 X | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon G3 X
G9 X | G3 X |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and Canon G9 X
G3 X | G9 X | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | ![]() | October 2015 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X provides external dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Canon G9 X has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Canon G3 X versus Canon G9 X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 X and the G9 X.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and G9 X is 60 and 92 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and G9 X.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G3 X vs Canon G9 X Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Canon PowerShot G9 X |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-06-18 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 28-84mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 733g (1.62 lb) | 209g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 521 | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $849 | $399 |