PowerShot G5 Xby Canon
PROS
- The PowerShot GX 5 is capable of 14-bit RAW image capture for flexibility in image post-processing.
- In Canon's efforts to cram advanced capabilities into a compact form factor, the GX 5 premium camera received a 1-inch CMOS sensor, an OLED electronic viewfinder, and a fully articulated LCD touch screen.
- Among its other prominent features is a fast f/1.8-2.8, 4.2x lens with 9-blade aperture and 4x optical zoom.
CONS
- The G5 X isn't small enough to pack into your pants pocket, although a coat pocket might do the trick.
- Canon's camera isn't as speedy as some of its rivals, such as the Sony RX100 IV, at shooting either video or burst stills.
- The camera's battery life is low, lasting only about 210 shots on a charge.
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| Name | PowerShot G5 X | Lumix DMC-LX100 | PowerShot G9 X | EOS PowerShot G7 X | XQ2 |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic | Canon | Canon | Fujifilm |
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| List Price | $800 | $900 | $530 | $700 | $400 |
In a significant difference from the G7 X, however, the G5 X has an electronic viewfinder (EVF) built-in. This is a 0.39-inch type OLED devi…
In a significant difference from the G7 X, however, the G5 X has an electronic viewfinder (EVF) built-in. This is a 0.39-inch type OLED device with 2.36 million dots and it shows 100% of the scene that will be captured. The EVF also has a refresh rate of 120fps, which should ensure that it's possible to follow moving subjects accurately.
In summary, the PowerShot G5 X is the best prosumer pocket camera that Canon have released of late, with lots of strengths and only a few we…
In summary, the PowerShot G5 X is the best prosumer pocket camera that Canon have released of late, with lots of strengths and only a few weaknesses, making it a serious player in the serious compact market...
Its lens, which carries across from the G7 X, is a decent performer and fast enough for low-light shooting. However, it's disappointing to s…
Its lens, which carries across from the G7 X, is a decent performer and fast enough for low-light shooting. However, it's disappointing to see a camera of this calibre hampered by ridiculously slow frame rates when shooting raw files (or RAW+JPEG pairs).
Its lens, which carries across from the G7 X, is a decent performer and fast enough for low-light shooting. However, it's disappointing to s…
Its lens, which carries across from the G7 X, is a decent performer and fast enough for low-light shooting. However, it's disappointing to see a camera of this calibre hampered by ridiculously slow frame rates when shooting raw files (or RAW+JPEG pairs).
The Canon G5 X has made a nice improvement with the addition of the electronic viewfinder. However, we would have liked to see a jump in spe…
The Canon G5 X has made a nice improvement with the addition of the electronic viewfinder. However, we would have liked to see a jump in speed, since it gets less than half of the speed on the Sony RX100 IV and even the older versions of that same camera.
As someone that uses professional DSLRs on a regular basis, I found the G5 X to be quite easy to adjust to. I particularly found the command…
As someone that uses professional DSLRs on a regular basis, I found the G5 X to be quite easy to adjust to. I particularly found the command wheel around the lens a joy to use. It truly adds to the experience, and it has just enough resistance that you won't accidentally turn it while shooting.
The Canon G5 X has a 20.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of…
The Canon G5 X has a 20.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. G5 X has an ISO range of 125 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.
What the Canon PowerShot G5 X lacks is the immense speed of the Sony RX100 IV. It can’t shoot video at a ridiculous 1,000fps or burst stills…
What the Canon PowerShot G5 X lacks is the immense speed of the Sony RX100 IV. It can’t shoot video at a ridiculous 1,000fps or burst stills at 16fps. Video tops out at 1080p, 60fps, and burst stills shooting is a conventional 5.9fps without autofocus or 4.4fps with it.
It’s a versatile, reliable and well-made camera that performs ably in most shooting situations, and it’s nicely compact. A bit more reach on…
It’s a versatile, reliable and well-made camera that performs ably in most shooting situations, and it’s nicely compact. A bit more reach on the optical zoom might be useful, as would 4K video recording, but overall it’s a model that won’t let you down. That said, it won’t get your heart racing with excitement either.
On the cusp of 2016 there's an argument that chunky compact cameras have had their day. The Canon G5 X helps to counter that argument with a…
On the cusp of 2016 there's an argument that chunky compact cameras have had their day. The Canon G5 X helps to counter that argument with a decent lens and capable 1-inch sensor ...
The Canon PowerShot G5 X essentially takes the internals of the G7 X and places them into a new, more ergonomically friendly body, adding su…
The Canon PowerShot G5 X essentially takes the internals of the G7 X and places them into a new, more ergonomically friendly body, adding such features as a high resolution electronic viewfinder and fully articulating touchscreen. Continuing use of the G7 X's 1"-type BSI CMOS sensor should still offer good (though perhaps not quite class-leading) image quality.
Think quick, enthusiasts: If you didn't buy the Canon G7X, what would you choose as the single most important reason for your decision? If y…
Think quick, enthusiasts: If you didn't buy the Canon G7X, what would you choose as the single most important reason for your decision? If you said "The lack of a viewfinder", you wouldn't be alone.
