Canon PowerShot G5 X

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    Highlights

    • 20.2 MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 31 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 5.9 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot G5 X was announced in 2015 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 20.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Canon PowerShot G5 X can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon PowerShot G series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot G series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MIII
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    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X MII
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    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X III
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    		October
    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X II
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    		January
    2017    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MII
    Compare
    		February
    2016    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X
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    		October
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X September
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G3 X
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    		June
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.20"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X
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    		September
    2014    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X II
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    		February
    2014    		 12.8 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G16
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    		November
    2013    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G15
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    		September
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X
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    		March
    2012    		 14.3 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G12
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    		January
    2011    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G11
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    		December
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs PowerShot G9 X.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot G5 X.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No IP Streaming
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
    •   31 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.9 fps
    •   DxO Overall Score - 62

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Canon PowerShot G5 X has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Canon PowerShot G5 X with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Canon PowerShot G5 X features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot G5 X.

    Canon G15
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon G7 X MII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G16
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon G1 X
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    1.5-inch

    14.3 MP

    Canon G1 X III
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon G7 X MIII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G9 X II
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G1 X II
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    1.5-inch

    12.8 MP

    Canon G5 X MII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G3 X
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G9 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Canon G11
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Canon PowerShot G5 X has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon PowerShot G5 X has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot G5 X comes with NB-13L battery pack with battery life of 210 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot G5 X's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.9 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot G5 X has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot G5 X has dimensions of 112 x 76 x 44 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.73"). It weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    112 mm (4.41")

    76 mm (2.99")

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    44 mm (1.73")

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    Canon PowerShot G5 X dimensions

    Canon PowerShot G5 X for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot G5 X is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Canon PowerShot G5 X gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Canon PowerShot G5 X gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   31 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.9 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Canon PowerShot G5 X gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   31 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.9 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Canon PowerShot G5 X gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   31 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Canon PowerShot G5 X gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   31 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Canon PowerShot G5 X gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    Canon PowerShot G5 X Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot G5 X and give score of 74 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    GOOD
    75

    We give Canon PowerShot G5 X a score of 75 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 62

    Photo

    GOOD
    77

    We give Canon PowerShot G5 X a score of 77 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.9 fps

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Canon PowerShot G5 X a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    82

    We give Canon PowerShot G5 X a score of 82 for Focusing parameters.

    •   31 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    89

    We give Canon PowerShot G5 X a score of 89 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    76

    We give Canon PowerShot G5 X a score of 76 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No IP Streaming
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    40

    We give Canon PowerShot G5 X a score of 40 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots


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