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Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Revealed June 2015
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and B500 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and B500 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G3 X was announced 8 months earlier than the B500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G3 X grades against the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Nikon B500

 G3 X B500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon G3 X

 B500 G3 X 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2015Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Nikon B500

 G3 X B500 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X has external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 X vs the B500.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and B500 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and B500.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G3 X will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older G3 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography features
Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Nikon B500
73
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography features
Nikon B500 Sports photography features
59
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
low battery (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (600 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography factors
Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
low battery (300 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery pack (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery (300 per charge)
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (600 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging features
Nikon B500 Vlogging features
69
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot G3 XNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-18 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 541g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 photos 600 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $849 $300