Canon R6 vs Canon G5 X MII

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon R6 vs Canon G5 X MII, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the G5 X MII (20MP) is relatively well matched but the R6 (Full frame) and G5 X MII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was launched 13 months after the G5 X MII which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R6 matches up vs the G5 X MII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 comes with outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Canon G5 X MII has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R6 vs the G5 X MII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and G5 X MII is 61 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and G5 X MII.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The R6 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern R6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.