Specifications (PowerShot G3X)

    23-Jun-2015
    6200252100

    Image SensorMax. Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 20.2 million pixels
    LensFocal Length8.8 (W) - 220.0 (T) mm
    (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) - 600 (T) mm)
    Zoom magnification25x zoom
    Focusing Range mode: 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) / 85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity (T)

    Other modes

    5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) / 85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity (T)

    *5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) / -

    * Not available in some shooting modes.
    Image Stabilization (IS) systemLens-shift type
    Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Magnification: approx 4.0x
    Maximum magnification with the optical zoom: approx. 100 x
    Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 6
    LCD MonitorTypeColor TFT LCD
    Size3.2-type
    Effective PixelsApprox. 1,620,000 dots
    Aspect Ratio3:2
    FeaturesTouch-screen panel (capacitive type)
    Tilt type
    Upwards: approx 180 degrees
    Downwards: approx 45 degrees
    FocusControl SystemTTL Autofocus
    Manual Focus
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
    Exposure Compensation (Still images) / Exposure Shift (Movies)Available range (stops) in 1/3 stop increments ±3
    ISO Speed ( Recommended Exposure Index)AUTO, ISO 125 - ISO 6400
    1/3-stop increments
    White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
    Shutter Speed mode, automatically set range: 1 - 1/2000 sec.
    Available values in , , or mode (sec.)*
    30, 25, 20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000
    * In [ ] mode, shutter speeds of 1/25 seconds or slower are not available.
    ApertureTypeIris diaphram
    f/numberf/2.8 / f/11 (W) – f/5.6 / f/11 (T)
    Available values in , , or mode
    * Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.
    f/2.8, f/3.2, f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/6.3, f/7.1, f/8.0, f/9.0, f/10, f/11
    FlashModesAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    Range60 cm – 6.8 m (2.0 – 22 ft.) (W), 85 cm – 3.1 m (2.8 – 10 ft.) (T)
    Shooting ModesC2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld NightScene, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie
    Continuous ShootingSpeed : Approx. 5.9 shots/sec.
    Number of ShotsApprox. 300 (Based on CIPA Guidelines)
    Eco Mode On: Approx. 410
    Recording MediaSD Memory card / SDHC Memory card* / SDXC Memory card*
    *UHS-I memory cards are also supported.
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant
    Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original))
    MoviesMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
    Recording PixelsStill Images (Large): 20M/5472x3648
    (Medium 1): 12M/4320x2880
    (Medium 2): 4M/2304x1536
    (Small): 0.3M/720x480
    RAW: 5472x3648
    MoviesFor NTSC VideoFor PAL Video
    1920 x 10801920 x 1080
    1920 x 10801920 x 1080
    1920 x 10801280 x 720
    1280 x 720640 x 480
    640 x 480
    InterfaceHi-speed USB
    HDMI output
    Microphone input
    Headphone output
    Direct Print StandardPictBridge
    Power SourceBattery Pack NB-10L
    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80
    Operating Tepurature0 - 40 ℃
    Operating Humidity10 - 90 %
    Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines)123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3 mm
    (4.85 x 3.01 x 4.15 in.)
    Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)Approx. 733 g (approx. 1.62 lb.; including the battery pack/batteries and memory card)
    Approx. 690 g (approx. 1.52 lb.; camera body only)
    Wi-FiStandardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n*
    * 2.4 GHz band only
    Transmission MethodsOFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
    DSSS modulation (IEEE 802.11b)
    Communication ModesInfrastructure mode*1, Ad hoc mode*2
    *1 Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup
    *2 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IBSS
    Supported Channels1-11
    SecurityWEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)
    See
    (W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto
    - All data is based on tests by Canon.
    - Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.