SeekerCanon PowerShot G3 X
The Canon PowerShot G3 X couples excellent image quality with a long zoom range, but it really needs a built-in EVF.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Canon PowerShot G3 X
- 25x, f/2.8-5.6 optical zoom lens, 24-600mm equivalent
- ISO 125-12800
- DIGIC 6 Image Processor
- 1080p Full HD and Expanded Movie Options
PROS
+ Long zoom range.
+ 1-inch image sensor.
+ Tilting touch-screen display.
+ Framing assist function.
+ Hot shoe supports add-on EVF and Canon Speedlites.
+ Mic and headphone connections.
+ Built-in ND filter.
+ Sealed against dust and moisture.
+ Wi-Fi.
CONS
- Focus on the sluggish side.
- Slow burst rate when shooting Raw.
- Takes a while to turn on.
- EVF is a pricey accessory.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on September 30, 2015
The Canon PowerShot G3 X couples excellent image quality with a long zoom range, but it really needs a built-in EVF.
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By TrustedReviews on June 18, 2015
The Canon PowerShot G3 X is a compact camera that tries to offer it all: a massive zoom range plus a fairly large 1in sensor to get you good image quality for a compact fixed-lens device. Despite its relatively small size, it’s a pretty serious investment at £800, making it a direct rival to cameras such as the
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By TrustedReviews on June 18, 2015
The lens and sensor are what make the Canon PowerShot G3 X worth getting excited about. You get the versatility of a superzoom bridge camera, without the image-quality sacrifices often seen with the small 1/2.3-inch sensors so many of those camera use.
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By TrustedReviews on June 18, 2015
The Canon PowerShot G3 X aims for all-round versatility. It doesn’t make any particularly bold claims on general performance. It’ll shoot at a respectable 5.9fps when the focus is locked, but that slows down to 3.2fps when autofocus is enabled.
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