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

$996.95

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Canon G3 X

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

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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	$799 vs $997	$198 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.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon DL24-500 and Canon G3 X.

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.

Weight Comparison

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DL24-500

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Thickness Comparison

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DL24-500

G3 X

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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 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 45 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #0 out of 1140 in all Cameras

Canon G3 X

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #7 out of 107 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #103 out of 1140 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

$996.95

Canon G3 X

$799.00
20%
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	$799.00
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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