Canon PowerShot G3 X Vs Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

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Why is Canon PowerShot G3 X better than Canon PowerShot SX70 HS?

• Larger sensor size?1"vs1/2.3"
• 22 more focus points?31vs9
• Is weather-sealed (splashproof)?
• 22400 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?25600 ISOvs3200 ISO
• Has a hot shoe?
• 698k dots higher resolution (screen)?1620k dotsvs922k dots
• Has a touch screen?
• Has a BSI sensor?

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Why is Canon PowerShot SX70 HS better than Canon PowerShot G3 X?

• 25 shots longer battery life?325 shotsvs300 shots
• 1.69x more in continuous drive mode?10 fpsvs5.9 fps
• 125 g lighter?608 gvs733 g
• Supports a remote smartphone?
• Has manual shutter speed?
• Has manual ISO?
• Has Bluetooth?
• 40x greater zoom range?65xvs25x

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Design

Type

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BridgeCanon PowerShot SX70 HS

The type of camera.viewfinder

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Electronic viewfinder (EVF), Optical viewfinder (OVF)Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✖Canon PowerShot SX70 HSThe device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

1620k dots

922k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.Has a flip-out screen✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFlip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

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100%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

3.2"

3"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

733 g

608 g

The weight.has a touch screen✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✖Canon PowerShot SX70 HSYou can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.+ Show more +

Optics

sensor size

1"

1/2.3"

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

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The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

31

9

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

20.2 MP

20 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

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3200 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

25600 ISO

3200 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization

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✖Canon PowerShot SX70 HSWith sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

5.9 fps

10 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSWith AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.+ Show more +

Videography

video recording (main camera)

1080 x 60 fps

2160 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos

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✖Canon PowerShot SX70 HSA phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSWhen recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSA microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✖Canon PowerShot SX70 HSWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSA stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSA timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

35 Mbps

120 Mbps

The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.+ Show more +

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

300 shots

325 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSThe battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSThe battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSAn indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

900 mAh

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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

10 years ago06/18/2015Canon PowerShot G3 X

7 years ago09/20/2018Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

Digic 6Canon PowerShot G3 X

Digic 8Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSThe device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth

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✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSBluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots

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✖Canon PowerShot SX70 HSIt has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.has pixel shift shot

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The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.shoots raw✔Canon PowerShot G3 X✔Canon PowerShot SX70 HSA raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw

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✖Canon PowerShot SX70 HSIt is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

USB version

2

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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