Canon G3 X vs Canon SX30 IS

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery and Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon G3 X and Canon SX30 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.