Canon G3 X vs Nikon D5300

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon G3 X vs Nikon D5300, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is fairly similar but the G3 X (1") and D5300 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was revealed 17 months later than the D5300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G3 X grades against the D5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Nikon D5300. The full galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 X vs the D5300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and D5300 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and D5300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D5300 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G3 X should have an advantage in sensor tech.