But, the feature everyone is talking about is the camera’s 24-600mm equivalent 25x optical zoom lens. With F-stops as low as 2.8-5.6 (depending on zoom), and improved 5-axis Intelligent Image Stabilization, the compact lens is a step up in its class.
To highlight a few practical features, the G3 X has an ISO range of 125-12,800, continuous shooting at 5.9 frames-per-second, and the option to shoot in RAW, JPEG or RAW+JPEG recording formats.
We haven’t tested the G3 yet, but we’re anxious to see if the camera is worth the $999 sticker price that’s quite a bit higher than most compact cameras with similar specs.
Canon PowerShot G3 X Premium Compact Camera Specifications Summary:
- One-inch, 20.2 Megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
- Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processor
- 24-600mm equivalent, f/2.8-5.6 25x Optical Power Zoom Lens
- Improved Five-Axis Intelligent IS
- Dust- and water-resistance (approx. equivalent to EOS 70D)
- Multi-Angle, 3.2-inch 1.62-million dot capacitive touch panel LCD screen
- 1080p Full HD video (24p, 30p, 60p), Live HDMI output
- External stereo microphone and headphone jacks
- EOS-inherited control layout
- 31-point High Speed AF system
- Wi-Fi and NFC enabled
- Compatible with a variety of Canon EOS system accessories