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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Canon G5X Mark II
G5X vs G5X Mark II
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Model Number: |
G5X |
fp |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$1899.00 |
Street Price: |
$699.99 |
$1,622.67 |
Date Available: |
2015-11-15 |
2019-10-25 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
13.3 oz
(377 g)
includes batteries
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14.9 oz
(422 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
3.0 x
1.7 in.
(112 x
76 x
44 mm)
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4.4 x
2.8 x
1.8 in.
(113 x
70 x
45 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
24.6 |
Sensor Format: |
1 inch |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.41 microns |
5.98 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.7x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
Bayer |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2), 2304 x 1536
(3.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9), 4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other), 4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3), 3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1), 2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1), 2912 x 3648
(10.6 MP,
Other), 2304 x 2880
(6.6 MP,
Other), 1232 x 1536
(1.9 MP,
Other), 384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2392
(10.1 MP,
Other), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 4240 x 2392
(10.1 MP,
Other), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 6000 x 2576
(15.5 MP,
Other), 4240 x 1824
(7.7 MP,
Other), 3008 x 1288
(3.9 MP,
Other), 5664 x 4000
(22.7 MP,
Other), 4000 x 2832
(11.3 MP,
Other), 2832 x 2000
(5.7 MP,
Other), 5344 x 4000
(21.4 MP,
Other), 3776 x 2832
(10.7 MP,
4:3), 2672 x 2000
(5.3 MP,
Other), 4672 x 4000
(18.7 MP,
Other), 3312 x 2832
(9.4 MP,
Other), 2336 x 2000
(4.7 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2832 x 2832
(8.0 MP,
1:1), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.6 |
18.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (30p/15p)
1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p)
640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
L Mount |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
100mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
8.8 -
36.8mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.20x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
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Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center) |
Contrast Detect AF: Auto, 49-points selection mode, Free Movement mode, Face / Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
0.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopter |
Optional LCD View Finder LVF-11 can be attached to rear LCD |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
2,360,000 dots
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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2,100,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, 100-25600, expandable to ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction |
Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE |
Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Custom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect), Movie |
Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal & Orange, Sunset Red,
Forest Green,FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome; Fill Light, Shading Correction, HDR shooting |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission; Red-eye effect reduction, Slow synchronization, 2nd Curtain Synchronization |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/30 (1/15 in 14-bit mode) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe Unit HU-11 (supplied) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
No |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi or optional RS-60E3 cable remote |
Optional wired (Cable Release CR-41) |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D) |
USB Type-C (USB3.1 Gen1), Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo mic/remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.87 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.95 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.6 |
18.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
8 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
0.8 |
18.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
12 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
0.6 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.26 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.265 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.56 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.022 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
1.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
210 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
215 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
40 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-13L |
Proprietary BP-51 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BP-51 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
Included Software: |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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