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In additional PowerShot G5 X was introduced by Canon in September 2015. It belongs to the enthusiast Compacts category. Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon. |
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Brand | Canon |
Category | Compact |
Date | 09/2015 |
Sensor Properties | |
Also PowerShot G5 X has a 1″ CMOS sensor with size of 13 x 9 mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″). Picture of PowerShot G5 X’s sensor compared to popular format. The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. The PowerShot G5 X’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel. |
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Format | 1″ |
Sensor area | 13.20 x 8.80mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″) |
Type | CMOS |
Resolution (physical) | 20.90 megapixel |
Resolution (effective) | 20.20 megapixel |
Pixel size | 5.81 µm² |
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Continuous | 6 frames/second |
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Focal length (min) | 24mm |
Focal length (max) | 100mm |
Aperture (max) | 1.8 |
Aperture (min) | 2.8 |
Viewfinder Properties | |
The PowerShot G5 X uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use. The magnifcation is c. 0.65x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder. |
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Type | Elektronic |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | 0.65x |
Resolution | 2.36 megapixel |
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The PowerShot G5 X’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 30s. The highest shutter speed of the Canon is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions. |
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Max. shutter speed | 1/2000s |
Min. shutter speed | 30s |
Sensitivity Properties | |
The PowerShot G5 X’s sensitivity goes from 125 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range. |
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Min. sensitivity | 125 ISO |
Max. sensitivity | 12800 ISO |
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The PowerShot G5 X supports all general exposure modes. The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion. |
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Auto Focus Properties | |
The PowerShot G5 X’s auto focus processor uses 31 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. with low contrast subjects). Manual focus is also possible with the Canon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom. |
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Type | TTL |
AF points | 31 |
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Flash Specs | |
The PowerShot G5 X has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 7m (23 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion. |
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Built-in | |
Range | 7.00m (23 ft.) |
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Display Specs | |
The PowerShot G5 X display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel. The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion. Display parameters: |
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Type | LCD |
Size | 75.00mm (diagonal) (3.0 in.) |
Resolution | 1.04 megapixel |
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Video Specs | |
PowerShot G5 X video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Canon PowerShot G5 X Video parameters: |
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Max. resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixel |
…with frame rates | 24 frames/second 25 frames/second 30 frames/second 50 frames/second 60 frames/second |
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Connectivity & Wireless Specs | |
The PowerShot G5 X has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords. Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Canon supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters: |
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Memory | |
The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards. Memory cards characteristics: |
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Slots | 1 |
Memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC |
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The Canon PowerShot G5 X works with a NB-13L LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 210 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the PowerShot G5 X. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The PowerShot G5 X’s battery battery parameters: |
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Type | NB-13L LiIon |
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In-camera charging | |
Battery life | 210 photos |
Size | |
The Canon PowerShot G5 X’s dimensions are 112.5 x 76.4 x 44.2mm³. (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 1.7″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 377 grams (12.2 oz.), lens included. Here is front and top view of the PowerShot G5 X: |
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Dimensions Comparison | |
To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The PowerShot G5 X is not much bigger: |
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