Let’s compare the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs Nikon Coolpix A300.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Nikon Coolpix A300. While Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has APS-C sensor, Nikon Coolpix A300 has 1/2.3 inch sensor and 24.2 has a 24.2 MP and Nikon Coolpix A300 has a 20.1 MP resolution.
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III | Nikon Coolpix A300 | |
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Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Megapixels | 24.2 | 20.1 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Format | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | n/a |
AA Filter | Fixed | None |
Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2) | 5152 x 3864 (19.9 MP, 4:3) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 25600 | Min 80 - Max 3200 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode |
Startup Time | 2.1 seconds | |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection; Freely position 1 AF point / 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection; Touch AF | Contrast Detect: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/1500 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | No |
JPEG Buffer Size | 23 | 6 |
AW Buffer Size | 16 | |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.0 | 2.7 |
LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen | Yes | No |
Articulating Screen | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
Top Deck Display | No | No |
Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | 0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter correction, eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 1280x720 (30p/25p) |
Video File Format | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | No |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | No | No |
Headphone Jack | No | No |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 | |
Internal connections | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Wired Remote Switch | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 200 shots | |
Battery Types | NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 14.1 oz (399 g) includes batteries | 4.2 oz (118 g) includes batteries |
Size | 4.5 x 3.1 x 2.0 in. (115 x 78 x 51 mm) | 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (96 x 58 x 20 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $1,099.00![]() |
Buy starting from $169.99![]() |
Release Date | 2017-11-30 | 2017-02-15 |