Canon G3 X vs Nikon P530

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G3 X vs Nikon P530, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and P530 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and P530 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G3 X was announced 17 months later than the P530 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 X scores versus the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G3 X vs Nikon P530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 X vs the P530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and P530 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and P530.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G3 X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.