Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G5 X ×
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G5 XCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG5XG5X Mark II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • g5x ii
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20152019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112111
Width (mm)4446
Height (mm)7661
Weight (g)377340
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G5X
SuccessorCanon G5X Mar-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.220.2
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 26064 x 2560(66.7 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 16000(61.4 mp other)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
Continuous-mode (fps)7.620
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.008.00 - 44.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.25
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 505 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopterPop-up EVF; 0.39-inch type 2.36m-dot OLED, ~100% coverage, ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1m-1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
1↑Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
  • auto (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/25600 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AEEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)Self Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi or optional rs-60e3 cable remote
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • usb-c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.870.31
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.950.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.620
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8122
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.830
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-71
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.620
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-57
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.15
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.260.15
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.14
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.560.25
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Startup time (s)21.5
Play -> record time (s)1.71.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.14.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210230
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)215180
Battery life, video (minutes)4055
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++



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