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Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched June 2015
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon P80
Photography Glossary

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G3 X versus Nikon P90, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and P90 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and P90 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G3 X was introduced 6 years after the P90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G3 X matches up vs the P90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Nikon P90

 G3 X P90 
RevealedJune 2015February 2009More modern by 78 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon G3 X

 P90 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Nikon P90

 G3 X P90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account 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") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 X against the P90.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and P90 is 60 and 70 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and P90.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 X with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G3 X should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography highlights
Nikon P90 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography information
Nikon P90 Sports photography information
59
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
low battery pack (300 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography advice
Nikon P90 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (300 shots)
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging factors
Nikon P90 Vlogging factors
69
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon G3 X vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Nikon P90
 Canon PowerShot G3 XNikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-18 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 733 gr (1.62 lb) 400 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $849 $700