Canon PowerShot G3 X with Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Overview
Let's compare PowerShot SX60 HS with PowerShot G3 X. Both cameras produced
Canon.
The first model related to Small Sensor Superzoom, the second to Large Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Canon SX60 HS was released in 2014, and Canon G3 X in 2015.
PowerShot G3 X is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX60 HS 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX60 HS is greater than that of PowerShot G3 X. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (PowerShot G3 X), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Canon G3 X, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
PowerShot SX60 HS has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot G3 X doesn’t have.
Viewfinder PowerShot SX60 HS has a higher resolution of 922k dots, PowerShot G3 X has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
PowerShot SX60 HS |
PowerShot G3 X |
| Brand |
Canon
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Canon
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| Model |
PowerShot SX60 HS |
PowerShot G3 X |
| Announced |
September, 2014 |
June, 2015 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
0 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
1620k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
922 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
31 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
6.4 fps |
5.9 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.50 |
6.80 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
116.2 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3072 |
5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
125 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
340 shots |
300 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NB-10L |
NB-10L |
| Physical |
| Weight |
650 g |
733 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
128 x 93 x 114 mm |
123 x 77 x 105 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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