Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G3 X and Canon PowerShot N100

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G3 X and Canon PowerShot N100 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G3 X ×
Canon PowerShot N100 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G3 XCanon PowerShot N100
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG3XN100
Camera formatMid-SizedUltra Compact
Release year (year)20152014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123105
Width (mm)10536
Height (mm)7768
Weight (g)739289
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.212.1
Sensor format1 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1643.32
Sensor width (mm)13.27.6
Sensor height (mm)8.85.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.9
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score63-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.3-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)521-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)7.3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC (H.264), Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens with USM; 18 elements in 13 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 600.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 220.002.00 - 26.00
Zoom ratio (x)255
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.18 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 503 - 50
Thread typeBayonet adapter-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track), Touch AFContrast Detect AF: AiAF (9-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional hot-shoe attachable EVF-DC1, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF.-
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,000921,600
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8006,400
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center or linked to Touch AF frame), Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Sports, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Snow, FireworksDual Capture, SCN (Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Creative Shot, P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • (red-eye reduction and second curtain sync available)
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 60cm - 6.8m (W), 85cm - 3.1m (T)Auto ISO: 50cm - 7.0m (W), 50cm - 2.3m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • jack for rs-60e3 remote shutter release switch
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.86-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.95-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)9-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.82-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300330
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary NB-12L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Miscellaneous
Notes and features1-inch 20.2MP BSI CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 image processor, 25x 24-600mm eq. F2.8-5.6 zoom lens, improve, EOS-style controls and menusCanon HS System, Intelligent IS System, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, rear-facing 0



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