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Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Sony SLT Alpha 55
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon PowerShot G3 X

Canon PowerShot G3 X camera image
Winner!
62%

Sony SLT Alpha 55

Sony SLT Alpha 55
51%
Canon PowerShot G3 X
vs
Sony SLT Alpha 55
Price
Brand
Canon
Sony
Model
PowerShot G3 X
SLT Alpha 55
Released
2015
2010
Announcement Date
July 18, 2015
August 24, 2010
Camera Type
Bridge
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
57%
58%
Megapixels
20 MP
16.2 MP
Image Resolution
5472 x 3648 px
4912 x 3264 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
13.2 x 8.8 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
1"
APS-C
Frame Rate
5.9 fps
10 fps
Lens Mount
Fixed
Sony Alpha DT
Image Processor
Bionz
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
125
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
12,800
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
125
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 2000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
31
15
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
1,620,000 dots
1,150,000 dots
Video
Video
70%
56%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4, MOV
AVCHD, MP4
Features
Features
87%
41%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,620,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
16%
21%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
NB-10L
NP-FW50
Battery Life
300 shots
380 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
63%
73%
Portrait (Color Depth)
21.4 bits
23 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.3 EVs
12.4 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
521
816
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
72 reviews
170 reviews
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