Canon G5 X MII Alternatives
The G5 X MII is scored #24 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)
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
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)
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
77 Overall
81
60 Imaging
84 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
#2 Leica Q2
47MP
Full frame
718 grams
28mm (f1.7)
Portability
61 Imaging
79 Features
70 Overall
75
61 Imaging
79 Features
70 Overall
75
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)
#3 Leica Q2 Monochrom
47MP
Full frame
734 grams
28mm (f1.7)
Portability
60 Imaging
80 Features
66 Overall
74
60 Imaging
80 Features
66 Overall
74
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)
#4 Fujifilm X100V
26MP
APS-C
478 grams
35mm (f2.0)
Portability
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
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)
#5 Sony RX1R II
42MP
Full frame
507 grams
35mm (f2.0)
Portability
78 Imaging
76 Features
65 Overall
71
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)
#6 Zeiss ZX1
37MP
Full frame
800 grams
35mm (f2-22)
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
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
#7 Canon G1 X III
24MP
APS-C
399 grams
24-72mm (f2.8-5.6)
Portability
82 Imaging
67 Features
74 Overall
69
82 Imaging
67 Features
74 Overall
69
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
#8 Leica Q
24MP
Full frame
640 grams
28mm (f1.7)
Portability
63 Imaging
71 Features
64 Overall
68
63 Imaging
71 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)
#9 Sony ZV-1 II
20MP
1"
292 grams
18-50mm (f1.8-4.0)
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
display is selfie friendly
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
missing headphone support
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)