Reasons to choose PowerShot G3 X
Released in 2015, PowerShot G3 X has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 733 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G3 X
vs Leica V-Lux (Typ 114)
VS
Sensor area
116 mm²
PowerShot G3 X116 mm²
V-Lux (Typ 114)- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G3 X and V-Lux (Typ 114) have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G3 XMetricV-Lux (Typ 114)
20.2 MPEffective pixels20.1 MP
13.2 × 8.8Sensor13.2 × 8.8
2.4 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
5.75 µm²Pixel area5.78 µm²
17.39 MP/cm²Pixel density17.3 MP/cm²
2.73Crop factor2.73
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
733 gWeight830 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery Pack NB-10LBatteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery 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 X and V-Lux (Typ 114) have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G3 X has the lighter body. The PowerShot G3 X has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G3 X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose V-Lux (Typ 114)
Released in 2014, V-Lux (Typ 114) has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 830 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.