Canon G3 X vs Nikon P7000

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G3 X vs Nikon P7000, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the G3 X (1") and P7000 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was announced 4 years later than the P7000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon P7000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G3 X grades vs the P7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X provides exterior 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 P7000 has measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 X compared to the P7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and P7000 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and P7000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will render greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G3 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.