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Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 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
  • Released June 2015
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon G3 X versus Nikon B600, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and B600 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and B600 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was brought out 4 years prior to the B600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G3 X scores versus the B600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Nikon B600

 G3 X B600 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon G3 X

 B600 G3 X 
IntroducedJanuary 2019June 2015Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Nikon B600

 G3 X B600 

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 X vs the B600.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and B600 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and B600.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G3 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
Nikon B600 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Street photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
59
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with Nikon B600
65
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
heavier than average (500 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography factors
Nikon B600 Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging info
Nikon B600 Vlogging info
69
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (500g)
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Canon G3 X vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot G3 XNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix B600
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733g (1.62 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 images 280 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $849 $297