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Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
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Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon G3 X and Canon SX30 IS, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and SX30 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G3 X was brought out 4 years later than the SX30 IS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G3 X scores versus the SX30 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Canon SX30 IS

 G3 X SX30 IS 
ReleasedJune 2015September 2010Fresher by 58 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon G3 X

 SX30 IS G3 X 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Canon SX30 IS

 G3 X SX30 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G3 X has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Canon SX30 IS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 X vs the SX30 IS.

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and SX30 IS is 60 and 64 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and SX30 IS.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger G3 X provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography features
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography highlights
Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography highlights
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
65
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography info
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
41
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
69
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (601g)
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Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Canon SX30 IS
 Canon PowerShot G3 XCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-18 2010-09-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 601g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $849 $400