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Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X
  • Later Model is Canon G1 X III
Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G5 X
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Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X II and Canon G5 X MII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and G5 X MII (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and G5 X MII (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was brought out 6 years prior to the G5 X MII and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the G1 X II matches up vs the G5 X MII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Canon G5 X MII

 G1 X II G5 X MII 

Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon G1 X II

 G5 X MII G1 X II 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2014More recent by 65 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Canon G5 X MII

 G1 X II G5 X MII 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II provides outer measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon G5 X MII has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X II and the G5 X MII.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and G5 X MII is 76 and 86 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and G5 X MII.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will show greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older G1 X II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G5 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (1.5")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II Street photography features
Canon G5 X MII Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1.5")
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
more heavy than average (553 grams)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Sports photography camera
Canon G5 X MII as a Sports photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (1.5")
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X II
Travel photography with Canon G5 X MII
67
features touch focus
MP count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than average (553g)
80
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G5 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (1.5")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging info
Canon G5 X MII Vlogging info
72
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (553 grams)
80
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon G1 X II vs Canon G5 X MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Canon G5 X MII
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2019-07-09
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/25600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 553 grams (1.22 pounds) 340 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $799 $900