Canon G3X vs Nikon P1000

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Canon G3X vs Nikon P1000

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G3X advantages over Nikon P1000

Less expensive
$749 vs $997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.41 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
105 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
739g vs 1415g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
540k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P1000 advantages over Canon G3X

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
3,000 mm vs 600 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.41 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 0.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

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, Focus peaking for video; Clean HDMI.
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.
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Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
Read our Nikon P1000 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Canon G3X

Panasonic FZ1000

$749
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Panasonic FZ1000

Nikon P1000

Panasonic FZ1000

$997
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$773
1 inch

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon G3X

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$749
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G3X vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Nikon P1000

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Bluetooth

$899
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Nikon P900

Canon G3X

Nikon P900

$749
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon G3X vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Canon G3X

Panasonic FZ1000 II

$749
1 inch

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$848
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Nikon P1000

Panasonic FZ1000 II

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$848
1 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Compared to Nikon P950

Canon G3X

Nikon P950

$749
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

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