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Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X

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Nikon DL24-500

21 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon DL24-500
$996.95
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Canon G3 X

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon G3 X
$849.00
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Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both cameras have 1" sensors but Nikon DL24-500 has a 21.0 MP and Canon G3 X has a 20.0 MP resolution. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 8 cameras in this class, Nikon DL24-500 is ranked #0 with an overall score of 82 and Canon G3 X is ranked #6 with an overall score of 77.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon DL24-500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-23
  • 21MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-500 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 60.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 780g. 123 x 90 x 139 mm

Canon G3 X Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-18
  • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24–600 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.2″ Tilting Screen
  • Electronic (optional) viewfinder
  • 5.9 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 733g. 123 x 77 x 105 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
Reasons to choose Nikon DL24-500 over Canon PowerShot G3 X
Max Sensor Resolution 21 MP vs 20 MP 5% more pixels
Number of Focus Points 171 vs 31 140 more focus points
Continuous Shooting 60.0fps vs 5.9fps 54.1 fps faster
Flash Coverage 10.0m vs 6.8m 3.2m longer range
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G3 X over Nikon DL24-500
LCD Screen Size 3.2″ vs 3″ 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.620k dots vs 1.037k dots 56% higher resolution screen
Battery Life 300 shots vs 290 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight 733 g vs 780 g 47 g lighter
Headphone Port Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele 600mm vs 500mm 100 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom 25× vs 20.8x more flexible focal coverage
Price $849 vs $997 $148 cheaper
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Strengths of Nikon DL24-500 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization Optical vs Optical All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic (Optional)) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 21 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size 3″ vs 3.2″ Large display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.037k dots vs 1.620k dots Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 60.0fps vs 5.9fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide 24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele 500mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon DL24-500 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X.

Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X.
Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G3 X is 47g lighter than the Nikon DL24-500 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

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Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X: Sensor Comparison

Nikon DL24-500 has a 21.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed 6A processor. On the other hand, Canon G3 X has a 20.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the DL24-500 and G3 X sensor size comparison.

Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X Sensor Size Comparison


Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon DL24-500 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic (Optional) Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon DL24-500 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G3 X for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic (Optional) Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Nikon DL24-500 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps
171 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
500 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic (Optional) Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Nikon DL24-500 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
21X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
780g
Body Thickness 139mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
733g
Body Thickness 105mm
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Nikon DL24-500 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon DL24-500 vs Canon G3 X: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X scores compare:

Nikon DL24-500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #0 out of 44 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #0 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Canon G3 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 107 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #97 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Nikon DL24-500 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G3 X in all criterias except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Nikon DL24-500.

Nikon DL24-500
Nikon DL24-500
$996.95

Canon G3 X
Canon G3 X
$849.00
15%
off

Canon G3 X vs Nikon DL24-500 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon DL24-500 Canon PowerShot G3 X
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2016-02-23 2015-06-18
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-like (bridge)
Price $996.95 $849.00
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1" 1"
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5584 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 171 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-500 mm (20.8x) 24–600 mm (25×)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3″ 3.2″
Resolution 1,037k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 60.0 fps 5.9 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 780g 733g
Dimensions 123 x 90 x 139mm 123 x 77 x 105mm
Battery Life 290 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 63
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 521
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