Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Nikon D5300

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Nikon D5300 [S]ave

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Nikon D5300 ×
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II ×
General
ModelNikon D5300Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD5300G1X Mark II
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125116
Width (mm)7666
Height (mm)9874
Weight (g)1,035563
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D5200Canon G1X
SuccessorNikon D5500Canon G1X Mark II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.213.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.6233.75
Sensor width (mm)23.518.7
Sensor height (mm)15.612.5
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.924.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 4:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8358
Dxo color depth score (bit)2421.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.910.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,338581
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1840 x 2304(4.2 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2496 x 3120(7.8 mp other)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3120 x 3120(9.7 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4160 x 3120(13.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4352 x 2448(10.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4352 x 2904(12.6 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12 or 14-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)55.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon F-
LensNikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VRCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 210.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 140.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.785
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.06 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)455
Filter thread (mm)67-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DXContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1.0 diopterOptional EVF available.
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.55-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.82-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen++
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to Hi-1 = ISO 25600Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night LandscapeScene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T))
Max flash sync (s)1/200-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12 or 14-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • and via wi-fi
  • optional rs-60e3 wired release
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • micro hdmi
  • remote jack (for optional rs60-e3 wired remote switch)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.581.01
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.61.14
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.631.24
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)55.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)41.5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)4-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)41.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.290.21
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.33-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.24
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.421.03
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.09
Shutter lag (notes)OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424sLive View:Full AF lag = 1.33sPrefocused = 0.418sFill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s
Startup time (s)0.52
Play -> record time (s)0.31.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.23.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-240
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)600-
Battery form factorProprietary EL14aProprietary NB-12L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEnhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps burst mode, Full HD video up to 60p, built-in Wi-Fi12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC



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