Canon 60D vs Canon G5 X MII

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 60D versus Canon G5 X MII, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the G5 X MII (20MP) is pretty close but the 60D (APS-C) and G5 X MII (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 60D was launched 9 years before the G5 X MII which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 60D scores versus the G5 X MII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D features exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Canon G5 X MII has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon 60D versus Canon G5 X MII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 60D and the G5 X MII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and G5 X MII is 59 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and G5 X MII.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 60D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be behind in sensor tech.