Testseek.co.uk have collected 88 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G3X and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G3X.
July 2015
(80%)
88 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Published: 2015-12-01, Author: Henry , review by: shutterbug.com
While not every photographer is going to need the focal length versatility of the Canon PowerShot G3 X, it's a great option for travel shooters, those capturing sports from the bleachers, wildlife photographers, and anyone looking for a single, lightweigh...
Published: 2015-11-05, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The Long Zoom Compact category is probably the most diverse of any in our round-ups. Within it are three separate sub-classes of camera, all of which offer 8x optical zoom or greater (up to a whopping 83x). Broadly speaking, the cameras separate into the...
Published: 2015-09-30, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
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.
Focus on the sluggish side. Slow burst rate when shooting Raw. Takes a while to turn on. EVF is a pricey accessory
The Canon PowerShot G3 X couples excellent image quality with a long zoom range, but it really needs a built-in EVF...
Published: 2015-08-28, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Despite the mixed sensor performance — dynamic range is excellent and on par with the best in its class currently — the somewhat lower-than-expected color sensitivity (and corresponding noise levels) is slightly puzzling. Be that as it may, the Canon rema...
Abstract: Canon Hits a Superzoom Home RunA few points of information first. This is my first review of a Canon product in years. Why is this the case, when I used to be a Canon user and a regular reviewer of Canon products? Two reasons; Canon's product offerings be...
The new Canon PowerShot G3 X is a solid super-zoom camera for enthusiast photographers, offering a wealth of options for shooting both stills and video, excellent image quality, speedy auto-focusing, intuitive and configurable handling, and solid constru...
Nikon's 28mm F1.4E ED appears to roundly complete the company's updated lineup of fast, professional prime lenses. We've already seen some initial images from a Nikon ambassador, but we've worked through a gallery of our own, with a lens of our own over t...
Published: 2015-06-18, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Canon PowerShot G3X is Canon's first big zoom, big sensor compact. Traditional super-zoom cameras have a lot to offer but, their typically small sensor size prompts many buyers to migrate upwards to a DSLR or mirrorless. The G3X's 1inch sensor isn't a...
Good overall optical performance from the 24-600mm eq. lens; Very good image quality and high ISO performance for this class, especially with RAW; Lots of external controls; Comfortable grip; Shoots 1080/60p video; Includes both mic and headphone jack, Fo
No built-in EVF; Mediocre AF speeds; Sluggish burst rate with RAW/RAW+JPG and with servo AF; Below average battery life; No 4K video unlike competitors,
Low imagenoise, Impressive retention of details until ISO 800, Good dynamicrange, Nicely saturated colors, Reliable and consistent metering, Instant shutterlag with very short blackout, Mostly sturdy and weatherproof body, Builtin 3stop ND filter, Canon P
Strong edge softness, Yellowish cast under artificial light, Slow AF near telephoto, Slow to exit Playback, No continuous drive RAW buffer, Many controls hard to press, impossible with gloves, Poor LCD visibility in bright light, LCD hinges wiggle
The Canon Powershot G3 X combines a 20 megapixels 1" CMOS sensor and a 25X optical zoom into a body the size of a typical prosumer ultra-zoom. While no small feat, Canon built the G3 X with a fully weather-sealed body, equipped it with dual control-dials...
