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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    Specifications

    General
    BrandCanon
    ModelPowerShot G5 X
    MSRP$799
    Camera TypePoint & Shoot
    Body TypeAdvanced Compact
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size1-inch
    Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm
    Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range125 - 12,800
    Photo
    ProcessorDIGIC 6
    Max Image Resolution5472 x 3648
    Other Resolutions5472 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
    Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten
    WB Bracketing
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Number of Focus Points31
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Focal Length8.8 - 36.8 mm
    35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 100 mm
    Optical Zoom4.2x
    Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
    Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
    Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
    Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFully Articulated
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,040k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.2 MP
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    on
    slow synchro
    off
    Flash Range7.00 m at Auto ISO
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO471
    DxO Color Depth21.4
    DxO Dynamic Range12.3
    DxO Overall Score62
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
    1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
    1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
    640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
    Interval Recording
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    IP Streaming
    Terminals
    Audio I/ONo
    Power I/O1 x MiniUSB Input
    Other I/O1 x MiniUSB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    NFC
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Operating Humidity10 to 90%
    Physical
    Dimensions112 x 76 x 44 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.73")
    Weight (inc. batteries)353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackNB-13L
    Battery Life210 shots
    Internal Storage0
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Other
    Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
    Orientation Sensor
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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