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Canon G5 X MII Alternatives

The G5 X MII is scored #22 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a brief analysis of the G5 X MII.

20MP 1" 340 grams 24-120mm (f1.8-2.8)
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front thumbnailportrait66street84sports65travel80landscape70vlogging80
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
display is selfie friendly
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
lacks phase detect auto focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
missing external mic support

Listed below are numerous competitors to the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II ordered by their total rating. You are able to read a detailed review of each camera or a comparison to the Canon G5 X MII by visiting the links underneath every camera card. You can also click on the icon to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see all of them side by side.

#1 Leica Q3
60MP Full frame 743 grams 28mm (f1.7)
Leica Q3 front thumbnailportrait91street75sports86travel71landscape82vlogging33
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 CIPA)
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
fixed focal length (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (743g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
missing external mic support
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#2 Leica Q2
47MP Full frame 718 grams 28mm (f1.7)
Leica Q2 front thumbnailportrait88street69sports78travel70landscape80vlogging32
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 CIPA)
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
fixed focal length (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (718g)
lacks phase detect auto focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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#3 Leica Q2 Monochrom
47MP Full frame 734 grams 28mm (f1.7)
Leica Q2 Monochrom front thumbnailportrait88street69sports80travel66landscape77vlogging32
Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 CIPA)
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
fixed focal length (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
lacks phase detect auto focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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#4 Fujifilm X100V
26MP APS-C 478 grams 35mm (f2.0)
Fujifilm X100V front thumbnailportrait82street74sports74travel76landscape73vlogging35
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
flash built-in
does not have image stabilization
fixed focal length (35mm)
heavier than competitors in class (478g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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#5 Zeiss ZX1
37MP Full frame 800 grams 35mm (f2-22)
Zeiss ZX1 front thumbnailportrait87street71sports64travel65landscape70vlogging31
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (51,200)
great maximum aperture (f2)
great min ISO (80)
does not have image stabilization
fixed focal length (35mm)
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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#6 Sony RX1R II
42MP Full frame 507 grams 35mm (f2.0)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front thumbnailportrait85street73sports63travel59landscape68vlogging34
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
fixed focal length (35mm)
heavier than competitors in class (507g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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#7 Canon G1 X III
24MP APS-C 399 grams 24-72mm (f2.8-5.6)
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front thumbnailportrait80street85sports76travel73landscape72vlogging35
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
flash built-in
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
max zoom aperture not good (f5.6)
missing external mic support
missing headphone support
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#8 Leica Q
24MP Full frame 640 grams 28mm (f1.7)
Leica Q front thumbnailportrait83street67sports69travel63landscape75vlogging32
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (50,000)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
fixed focal length (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (640g)
lacks phase detect auto focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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#9 Fujifilm X100F
24MP APS-C 469 grams 35mm (f2.0)
Fujifilm X100F front thumbnailportrait80street66sports69travel77landscape71vlogging35
Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
fixed focal length (35mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
missing headphone support
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