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

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II ×
Nikon V3 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark IINikon V3
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberG5X Mark IIV3
Alternate model number(s)
  • g5x ii
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Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111111
Width (mm)4633
Height (mm)6165
Weight (g)340404
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G5XNikon V2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
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
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 26064 x 2560(66.7 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 16000(61.4 mp other)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 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
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)2060
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,200
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 - 120.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 44.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
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 Detect AF with Face 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 typePop-up EVF; 0.39-inch type 2.36m-dot OLED, ~100% coverage, ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1m-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 (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/25600 - 301/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSelf Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic RangeScene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 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 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (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 connection-Nikon 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
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
  • 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
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • usb-c
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.310.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.3
1↑Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-70
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2060
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12240
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3060
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7140
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)2058.7
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5740
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.140.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.250.34
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s
Startup time (s)1.52
Play -> record time (s)1.10.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.21.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)180-
Battery life, video (minutes)55-
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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