Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Nikon DL 18-50 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G5 X vs DL 18-50 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Nikon DL 18-50 Specs

PowerShot G5 X

  • Introduced in September 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-100mm (4x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 112.5 x 76.4 x 44.2mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 1.7″)
  • 377g (12.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G5 X

DL 18-50

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 21 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 18-50mm (3x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 106 x 63 x 57.5mm³ (4.2″ x 2.5″ x 2.3″)
  • 359g (11.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DL 18-50

PowerShot G5 X vs DL 18-50 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G5 X an DL 18-50 sensor comparison

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

The 1″ sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 116mm² (4.6 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Nikon DL 18-50 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G5 X a better choice

PowerShot G5 X

DL 18-50
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 160 – 6400 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G5 X are the larger sensitivity and the articulated display.

The PowerShot G5 X scores 6 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon DL 18-50

PowerShot G5 X

DL 18-50
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 20.80
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 20
Auto Focus points (4)

31 105
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 260

Conclusion: Advantages of the DL 18-50 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 18 points for the DL 18-50.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G5 X

DL 18-50
Sensor format

1″ 1″
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Touch screen
Similar weight

377g 359g
Similar size

380cm³ 384cm³
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Nikon DL 18-50 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G5 X and DL 18-50

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G5 X

Nikon DL 18-50

6
18

We recommend Nikon DL 18-50 as better choice.