- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
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24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Nikon J3 advantages over Canon G7X Mark III
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Slower slow-motion
1200 fps
vs
120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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Bigger pixels
~ 2.86
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Thinner
28 mm
vs
41 mm
Thinner
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Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps
vs
20.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Nikon J3
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher max flash sync
1/2000
vs
1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
6 years
vs
13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More pixels
20.2
vs
14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Faster shutter
1/25600
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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The Competition
Compared to Nikon J1
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Higher effective ISO
-
More dots on screen
Canon
G7X Mark III
Nikon
J1
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Slower slow-motion
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Nikon J2
-
Higher effective ISO
-
More pixels
Canon
G7X Mark III
Nikon
J2
-
Slower slow-motion
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Nikon J4
-
Touchscreen
-
In-camera panoramas
Canon
G7X Mark III
Nikon
J4
-
Slower slow-motion
-
On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Canon G7X Mark II
Nikon
J3
Canon
G7X Mark II
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Bigger pixels
-
On-sensor phase detect
Canon
G7X Mark III
Canon
G7X Mark II
-
Shoot 4K video
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Canon G5X Mark II
Nikon
J3
Canon
G5X Mark II
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Slower slow-motion
-
Bigger pixels
-
Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Canon
G7X Mark III
Canon
G5X Mark II
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Less expensive
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External Mic Jack
