Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Nikon V3

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

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G5 X ×
Nikon V3 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G5 XNikon V3
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberG5XV3
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112111
Width (mm)4433
Height (mm)7665
Weight (g)377404
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon V2
SuccessorCanon G5X Mar-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.218.4
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)2.412.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score-52
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.660
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)601,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon 1
LensCanon Zoom Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.23
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)520
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopterIncluded, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,359,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
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)125160
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 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)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
1↑Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AEMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)Scene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T)Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeNikon 1 Accessory Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
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
  • via wi-fi or optional rs-60e3 cable remote
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.870.3
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)1.950.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.660
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)840
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.860
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-40
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.658.7
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-40
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.560.34
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s
Startup time (s)22
Play -> record time (s)1.70.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.11.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)215-
Battery life, video (minutes)40-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary EN-EL20a
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a 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 features-New 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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