The Canon Powershot G3 X features an impressive 25x optical zoom lens, with a 20 megapixel 1inch BSI (Back Side Illuminated) CMOS sensor, along with FullHD video recording and a large 3.2inch touch-screen with a high resolution of 1.62 million dots.
The 25x optical zoom lens is the equivalent of 24-600mm in 35mm terms, and features a bright f/2.8 aperture at the wide-angle end of the lens which goes down to f/5.6 at the telephoto end. 5-axis optical image stabilisation is built in to ensure sharp photos when shooting in low light or when using a lot of optical zoom. The camera can focus on subjects as close as 5cm, making it well suited to macro photography.
Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity make it easy to remotely control the camera with your smartphone or compatible tablet, or you can use this to transfer photos for sharing on social media sites such as Facebook. Another feature of this is simple image backup which can be run wirelessly.
FullHD video is recorded at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p and the camera features a microphone socket as well as a headphone socket for those serious about audio quality on videos.
A weather sealed body means you can use the camera in less than ideal weather.
Key Features
- 20.2 megapixel 1.0type BSI CMOS sensor
- 25x optical zoom lens, f/2.8-5.6, 24-600mm equivalent
- 5-axis Intelligent optical image stabilisation
- 3.2inch, 1,620k dot tilting touch-screen
- Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
- FullHD video, stereo sound
- ISO125-12800
- 5cm macro focus
- 5.9fps continuous shooting
- Mic / Headphone sockets
- Weather-sealed body
- DIGIC 6 image processor
Speed - We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras.
Shutter Response <0.05secs Wide - Focus / Shutter Response 0.3secs Full zoom - Focus / Shutter Response 0.325secs Switch on Time to Taking a Photo 2.1secs Shot to Shot without Flash 0.8secs Shot to Shot with Flash 2.2secs Continuous Shooting - JPEG
(shots before slow down)7fps (9 shots) Continuous Shooting - Flash 1.4secs Continuous Shooting - RAW 0.8secs but often slower
