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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G3 X and Samsung Galaxy NX [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung Galaxy NX ×
Canon PowerShot G3 X ×
General
ModelSamsung Galaxy NXCanon PowerShot G3 X
BrandSamsungCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberGalaxy NXG3X
Alternate model number(s)
  • gn120
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137123
Width (mm)26105
Height (mm)10177
Weight (g)718739
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsung-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.2
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)368.95116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.513.2
Sensor height (mm)15.78.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.292.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score7563
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.421.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.312.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)910521
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.27.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)24060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (H.264) with AAC audioMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NX-
LensSamsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS NXCanon Zoom Lens with USM; 18 elements in 13 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 84.0024.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.008.00 - 220.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.0625
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)285
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Filter thread (mm)58-
Thread type-Bayonet adapter
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection)Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track), Touch AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type with Eye Contact Sensor; SVGA (800 x 600) TFT-LCD; Coverage: Approx. 100%; Magnification: Approx. 1.04X (APS-C, 50mmOptional hot-shoe attachable EVF-DC1, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF.
Focus peaking++
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.69-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.04-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)4.83.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,764,8001,620,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • flash
  • kelvin color temp.
  • neutral fluorescent
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/6000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center or linked to Touch AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes(1) Portrait : Smart Mode Suggest, Beauty face, Best Photo, Continuous Shot, Best Face, Color Bracket, Kids, Vignett+, GolfScene Modes: Sports, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Snow, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
  • (red-eye reduction and second curtain sync available)
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)11-
Flash range descriptionLens dependant; GN=11m (at ISO 100)Auto ISO: 60cm - 6.8m (W), 85cm - 3.1m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • 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)
  • 4g lte)
  • cellular (3g
  • headphone jack (but not active during video recording)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • sim card slot
  • wi-fi
  • jack for rs-60e3 remote shutter release switch
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.120.86
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.33-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)20-
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)8.27.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)159
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)0.330.41
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.20.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.550.82
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.150.04
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, auto-area mode = 0.422s-
Startup time (s)2.71.9
Play -> record time (s)32.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.34.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)440300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-10L
Usable battery types
  • 3.8v 4360 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 4360 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom
  • samsung kies
-
Os compatibility
  • mac
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features20.3MP APS-C Sensor, DRIMe IV Image Processor, Advanced Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) System, 8.6fps Burst Mode, 30 Smart Modes1-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 menus



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