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Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2015
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon G3 X versus Nikon P100, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and P100 (10MP) and the G3 X (1") and P100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G3 X was released 5 years later than the P100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G3 X matches up versus the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Nikon P100

 G3 X P100 
ReleasedJune 2015July 2010More recent by 61 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon G3 X

 P100 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Nikon P100

 G3 X P100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X features outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has sizing of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 X against the P100.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and P100 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and P100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G3 X will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher G3 X provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
Nikon P100 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography highlights
Nikon P100 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (481g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography highlights
Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
59
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
bad battery (300 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography information
Nikon P100 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Nikon P100
63
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (300 shots)
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with Nikon P100
69
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
25
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Nikon P100
 Canon PowerShot G3 XNikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
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 area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 481g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $849 $400