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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Nikon V3 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon V3 ×
Canon PowerShot G5 X ×
General
ModelNikon V3Canon PowerShot G5 X
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberV3G5X
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20142015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111112
Width (mm)3344
Height (mm)6576
Weight (g)404377
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon V2-
Successor-Canon G5X Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.420.2
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.522.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score52-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)384-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
  • 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
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)607.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)1,20060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM 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 mountNikon 1-
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-ZoomCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0024.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)34.2
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.290.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)205
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areasContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeIncluded, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-10.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopter
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160125
Iso settingsAuto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDRCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionRange is lens aperture dependentAuto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/601/2000
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionNikon 1 Accessory ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)0-
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 ml-l3 ir remote
  • via wi-fi or optional rs-60e3 cable remote
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.87
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)70-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.31.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)607.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)408
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)600.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)40-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)58.70.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)40-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.27
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.27
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.340.56
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s-
Startup time (s)22
Play -> record time (s)0.61.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.93.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310210
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-215
Battery life, video (minutes)-40
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20aProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 18.4MP CX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4A image processor, 20fps full-res burst mode with AF (up to 60fps with AF locked)-



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