Canon G3 X vs Nikon S5300

Here, we will be looking at the Canon G3 X vs Nikon S5300, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and S5300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was announced 18 months after the S5300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S5300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G3 X scores vs the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X has outside dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X vs Nikon S5300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G3 X against the S5300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and S5300 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and S5300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G3 X will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G3 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.