Canon 60D vs Canon G5 X

Below, we are comparing the Canon 60D vs Canon G5 X, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the G5 X (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 60D (APS-C) and G5 X (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 60D was unveiled 5 years before the G5 X which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 60D matches up against the G5 X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D and Canon PowerShot G5 X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery and Canon G5 X Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 60D features exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon G5 X has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 60D against the G5 X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and G5 X is 59 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and G5 X.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 60D having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G5 X will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.