Canon PowerShot G3 X

Canon PowerShot G3 X firmware

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Latest firmware for the Canon PowerShot G3 X is v1.2.0.0 (April 1, 2020).

PowerShot G3 X specifications

Body type
SLR Like Compact
Resolution
20.2 MP
Sensor
BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
Processor
DIGIC 6
ISO range
125–12800
Fastest shutter
1/2000
Burst rate
5.9 fps
Battery life
300 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Video
MPEG4, H.264
Weight
733 g
Dimensions
123 × 77 × 105 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Price at launch
$999

PowerShot G3 X firmware changelog

  1. v1.2.0.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.2.0.0 Latest Released Apr 1, 2020 First seen Jul 5, 2026
    Show release notes

    Firmware Version 1.2.0.0 incorporates the following enhancement:

    1. Support for the "image.canon" cloud platform has been added.

    Note: This is a required firmware update in order to enable​ use of this service.

    Firmware Version 1.2.0.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.0.0.

    If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.0.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

    When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

    Q&A

    • Preparations for a firmware update:
    • After the downloaded compressed file (.dmg file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
    • Extracting the downloaded file:

    The downloaded folder is automatically extracted, and a firmware folder is created.

    If the download folder cannot be automatically ​extracted, double-click the folder.

    The extracted folder contains the firmware (File name: PSG3X_1200.

    FI2, File size: 11,500,768 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

    Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. (The following is the history of past firmware updates) Changes in Version 1.1.0.0:

    1. Support for the new Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC2 has been added.
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