Canon 450D vs Canon G5 X MII

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 450D vs Canon G5 X MII, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and G5 X MII (20MP) and the 450D (APS-C) and G5 X MII (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 450D was introduced 12 years earlier than the G5 X MII which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 450D scores vs the G5 X MII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Canon G5 X MII has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon 450D vs Canon G5 X MII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 450D and the G5 X MII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and G5 X MII is 70 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and G5 X MII.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 450D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G5 X MII will resolve extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 450D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.