Reasons to choose PowerShot G3
Released in 2002, PowerShot G3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 410 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G3
vs Canon PowerShot G6
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G338 mm²
PowerShot G6- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G3 and PowerShot G6 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G3MetricPowerShot G6
3.9 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area5.34 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density18.74 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
410 gWeight467 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G3 and PowerShot G6 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G3 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G6 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G6
Released in 2004, PowerShot G6 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 467 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.