Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500
60 Imaging
52 Features
76 Overall
61
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44
Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Nikon B500
G3 X | B500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 921k | Clearer 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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2016 | June 2015 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon G3 X and Nikon B500
G3 X | B500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
Look at the Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon G3 X vs Nikon B500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | Nikon 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 |