Canon PowerShot G3 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot G3 is a 4MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — known for its 4MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor and Hot Shoe Flash Support. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot G3 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot G3
Key Features — Canon PowerShot G3
4MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures detailed images with a sensor size that was considered large for compact cameras at the time of its release.
Hot Shoe Flash Support: Standard ISO hot shoe allows connection to external flash units, expanding lighting options beyond the built-in pop-up flash.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Real-image tunnel viewfinder provides an alternative to the LCD for composing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
ISO 50–400 Range: Base ISO of 50 enables exceptionally clean images in bright light, while ISO 400 extends usability in lower-light situations.
Five Color Profiles: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black & White profiles allow in-camera creative control without post-processing.
2.5fps Burst Mode: Continuous shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second helps capture fast-moving subjects within the limits of the camera's class.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot G3
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 4MP |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Burst Rate | 2.5 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard, Sepia, Black & White |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.8 inch 1.8-inch TFT LCD |
Description — Canon PowerShot G3
The Canon PowerShot G3 point-and-shoot camera centers on a 4MP, 1/1.8-inch sensor paired with a contrast-detection autofocus system. It supports a burst mode at up to 2.5 fps, useful for capturing action within the limits of its class. The camera's 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 113,578 dots resolution handles image review and live composition, while an optical real-image tunnel viewfinder provides an alternative framing option.
Five stills color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black & White — allow for in-camera creative processing. The built-in pop-up flash and standard ISO hot shoe cover both casual and more demanding flash photography needs. Storage is via CompactFlash (CF) media, and the camera connects to a computer via USB.
The plastic and metal composite body weighs 410g and measures 121 x 73.9 x 69.9 mm. The Canon NB-2L Lithium-Ion battery is rated for approximately 400 shots per charge. ISO sensitivity spans 50 to 400.
There is no image stabilization and no weather sealing.
Pros — Canon PowerShot G3
- ✓Wide ISO range starting at 50 for clean, low-noise images in bright conditions (specifications.iso.min: 50)
- ✓Standard ISO hot shoe enables use of external flash units beyond the built-in pop-up flash (specifications.flashSystem)
- ✓Five stills color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White — offer in-camera creative options (specifications.photoSpecs.colorProfiles)
Cons — Canon PowerShot G3
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind, optical or digital (specifications.imageStabilization.type: None)
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer (specifications.connectivity.wifi: false, bluetooth: false)
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting options in low-light situations (specifications.iso.max: 400)
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