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Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X Comparison

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Nikon P900

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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

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Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from Nikon and Canon. Nikon P900 was introduced to market in March 2015 and Canon G3 X was launched in June 2015. There is only 4 months difference between P900 and G3 X so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Nikon P900 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon G3 X has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-03-02
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 921k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 899g. 140 x 103 x 137 mm

Canon G3 X Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-18
  • 20MP - 1-inch 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
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 733g. 123 x 77 x 105 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Nikon P900 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P1000. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix P900
Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot G3 X

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P900 over Canon PowerShot G3 X
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 5.9fps 1.1 fps faster
Battery Life
360 shots vs 300 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 600mm 1400 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
83.3x vs 25x more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
11.5m vs 6.8m 4.7m longer range
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G3 X over Nikon Coolpix P900
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 921k dots 75% higher resolution screen
Weight
733 g vs 899 g 166 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.76µm2 230% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P900 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic (Optional)) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.2" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.620k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 5.9fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P900 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P900 has external dimensions of 140 x 103 x 137 mm (5.51 x 4.06 x 5.39″) and weighs 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz) (including batteries). Canon G3 X has external dimensions of 123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13″) and weighs 733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X. Canon G3 X is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 26mm shorter and 32mm thinner than Nikon P900.

Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X.

Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X.
Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G3 X is significantly lighter (166g ) than the Nikon P900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G3 X, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to P900.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G3 X's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon P900's 3" screen.

Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P900 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Canon G3 X has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the P900 and G3 X sensor size comparison.

Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X Cameras


As seen above, Canon G3 X has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon P900. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P900 vs Canon G3 X Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P900 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Canon G3 X features a 24-600 mm F2.8-5.6 25x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P900 has 1400mm longer reach than the Canon G3 X. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Canon G3 X is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900
G3 X
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900
G3 X
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900
G3 X
Fastest - Olympus 1
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900
G3 X
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P900 and Canon G3 X Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P900 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 P900 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Portrait Photography

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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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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 P900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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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 P900 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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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 P900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Daily Photography

GOOD
83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
899g
Body Thickness 137mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
733g
Body Thickness 105mm
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Nikon P900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G3 X for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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 P900 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 P900 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 P900 and Canon G3 X scores compare:

Nikon P900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #29 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #403 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon G3 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #157 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon G3 X is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P900 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Canon G3 X vs Nikon P900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P900 Canon PowerShot G3 X
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2015-03-02 2015-06-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 12800 ISO 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 n/a 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-2000 mm (83.3x) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.5 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3" 3.2"
Resolution 921k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 921k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 5.9 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 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 899g 733g
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm 123 x 77 x 105mm
Battery Life 360 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Yes 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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