Canon powershot g5 x vs canon powershot g3 x?

Both cameras share the same 20.2-megapixel 1-inch sensor and were announced in 2015, so the choice comes down to lens.

The Canon PowerShot G3 X is the reach camera. Its 8.8-220mm lens frames like 24-594mm on full frame, so it suits wildlife, sport, and distant subjects. The trade-off is a slower f/2.8-5.6 aperture.

The Canon PowerShot G5 X is the one I'd pick for everyday shooting. Its 8.8-37mm lens frames like 24-99mm and opens to f/1.8-2.8, which is much better in dim light and gives more background blur. It also has a built-in viewfinder.

If you want a smaller body, the G5 X Mark II is a 2019 pocket compact with a 24-120mm-equivalent zoom. For the sensor size behind all of these, see sensor sizes.

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