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Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Announced June 2015
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was released 2 years after the EX-ZR1000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G3 X grades vs the EX-ZR1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 G3 X EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedJune 2015September 2012Newer by 34 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k461kSharper display (+1159k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon G3 X

 EX-ZR1000 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Casio EX-ZR1000

 G3 X EX-ZR1000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X offers outer measurements 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 Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 X against the EX-ZR1000.

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and EX-ZR1000 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and EX-ZR1000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent G3 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
65
environment proof
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography info
63
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
69
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G3 X vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot G3 XCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-06-18 2012-09-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733 grams (1.62 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $849 $572