Canon PowerShot G3 X

A photo and video powerhouse with a 25x zoom

Combining the versatility of a 25x zoom lens with the premium imaging performance of a 1.0-type sensor, the PowerShot G3 X can shoot photos and movies in stunning quality. An extensive range of expert features and controls help you unleash your creativity.

Large sensor performance combined with 25x superzoom lens

A sharp, 24mm, ultra-wide angle zoom lens combined with a 1.0-type sensor allows you to shoot any subject, near or far, in amazing detail. Whether shooting stills or movies, the PowerShot G3 X enables you to capture scenes with beautiful background blur and get clear shots even in low light.

Great in Low Light

Enjoy crisp, clear shots in any situation - even in low light - thanks to a combination of a 1.0-type 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor.

Sharp results every time

There's no need to worry about camera shake ruining your results thanks to an intelligent optical Image Stabilizer. This camera automatically adapts and ensures sharp, detailed photos and videos even if you’re shooting at full zoom or handheld in low light. Plus your movies will be spectacularly steady thanks to 5-axis movie stabilisation.

Create, connect and share easily

Effortless sharing

Effortless sharing

Sharing your images and stories is simple. You can quickly transfer images and movies to smartphones or tablets using Wi-Fi and Dynamic NFC

Remote shooting

Simple image back up

Simple image back up

Back up your precious new images wirelessly from anywhere to the cloud using Image Sync and synchronise to your personal computer and smartphone.

Expert level controls help you express your creativity

A large, high resolution (1,620k dots) tiltable LCD touch screen and an extensive range of dials and customisation options put you in control so you can express your creativity. Use Touch AF for accurate and smooth focus pull in movies and get instant access to important settings with the smooth action Lens Control Ring. RAW file support, a built-in ND filter and BULB exposure mode increase your creative options.

Tiltable touch screen

Easy customisation

Full manual control

Expand your creative options with RAW file support, a built-in ND filter and BULB exposure mode, for controlled manual exposures.

Full manual control

Shoot like a professional in all conditions

Fast autofocus and 5.9 fps continuous shooting allow you to capture more of the action. For DSLR-like handling, you can also attach a high-resolution electronic viewfinder. Push your creativity further and manipulate lighting with Canon Speedlite flashes and lens filters.

Catch all the action

You can easily capture the perfect action shot with fast 5.9 fps continuous shooting. Plus the camera will keep shooting at 5.9fps until the memory card is full – so you won’t miss a thing.

Keep shooting in any weather

Easily capture fast moving action with a Fast AF and 5.9 fps continuous shooting and keep shooting come rain or shine thanks to the dust and drip-proof body.

Expand your creativity

Push your creativity further with an extensive range of optional accessories including a high-resolution electronic viewfinder and EOS Speedlite flashes.

Specifications

25x optical zoom with ultra wide-angle

25x optical zoom with ultra wide-angle

Bright superzoom lens<

Bright superzoom lens

Large sensor for premium results

Large sensor for premium results

20.2 Megapixel CMOS

20.2 Megapixel CMOS

Powerful DIGIC processing

Great low-light shots

Powerful DIGIC processing

Powerful DIGIC processing

RAW in various aspect ratios

RAW in various aspect ratios

Fine manual control lens ring

Fine manual control lens ring

Aperture, shutter and ISO control in movies

Aperture, shutter and ISO control in movies

Full HD frame rates from 24p to 60p

Full HD frame rates from 24p to 60p

Share and backup images wirelessly

Share and backup images wirelessly

Dust & water resistance

Dust & water resistance

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