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Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII

Portability
83
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M6
Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Old Model is Canon G5 X
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon M6 MII and Canon G5 X MII, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and G5 X MII (20MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and G5 X MII (1") have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The M6 MII was revealed 2 months after the G5 X MII and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M6 MII grades versus the G5 X MII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon G5 X MII

 M6 MII G5 X MII 

Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon M6 MII

 G5 X MII M6 MII 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Canon G5 X MII

 M6 MII G5 X MII 
IntroducedAugust 2019July 2019Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII has outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Canon G5 X MII has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 MII and Canon G5 X MII in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 MII vs the G5 X MII.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and G5 X MII is 83 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and G5 X MII.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will give greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography features
Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography details
Canon G5 X MII Sports photography details
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 shots)
64
silent shooting (1/25,600s)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
bad battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Canon G5 X MII as a Travel photography camera
74
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count fantastic (33MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
80
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (230 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G5 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 shots)
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Canon G5 X MII
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon G5 X MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Canon G5 X MII
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IICanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2019-07-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/25600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $849 $900