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Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X

Portability
59 Imaging
68 Features
70 Overall
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Canon EOS 6D front
 
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
Portability
85 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
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Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched September 2015
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
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Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 6D and Canon G5 X, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the G5 X (20MP) is pretty close but the 6D (Full frame) and G5 X (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 6D was unveiled 3 years before the G5 X which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6D grades vs the G5 X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon G5 X

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Canon 6D

		

		

			
 G5 X 6D 
LaunchedSeptember 2015February 2013More modern by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 6D and Canon G5 X

		

		

			
 6D G5 X 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D has got outside dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon G5 X has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 6D against the G5 X.
Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and G5 X is 59 and 85 respectively.
Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and G5 X.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The 6D features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged 6D will be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Canon 6D as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon G5 X as a Portrait photography camera
80
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
 Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
63
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
83
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 features touch focus
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon 6D
Sports photography with Canon G5 X
69
 resolution is good (20MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
 Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
61
 better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
 weather proof
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
78
 features touch focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon 6D as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon G5 X as a Landscape photography camera
74
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Timelapse recording
69
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon 6D Vlogging information
Canon G5 X Vlogging information
30
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
79
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon 6D vs Canon G5 X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Canon G5 X
 Canon EOS 6DCanon PowerShot G5 X
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 6D Canon PowerShot G5 X
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-12 2015-09-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 31
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec 5.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 353g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 62
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 12.3
DXO Low light score 2340 471
Other
Battery life 1090 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,699 $799