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Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII

Portability
75 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released March 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon G1 X II
Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G5 X
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and G5 X MII (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and G5 X MII (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was unveiled 8 years before the G5 X MII which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G1 X grades vs the G5 X MII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 G1 X G5 X MII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G5 X MII G1 X 
IntroducedJuly 2019March 2012Newer by 88 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G1 X G5 X MII 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Canon G5 X MII has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X and the G5 X MII.
Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and G5 X MII is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and G5 X MII.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G1 X as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon G5 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
71
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
65
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon G1 X
Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
72
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 delivers RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (534g)
84
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus via touch
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G1 X
Sports photography with Canon G5 X MII
54
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
64
 quiet shutter (1/25,600s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon G1 X Travel photography highlights
Canon G5 X MII Travel photography highlights
60
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (534g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 good MP (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G1 X
Landscape photography with Canon G5 X MII
60
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 bad battery life (250 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
70
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G1 X Vlogging features
Canon G5 X MII Vlogging features
65
 really wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (534g)
80
 decently wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G5 X MII Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Canon G5 X MII
 Canon PowerShot G1 XCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-03-29 2019-07-09
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/25600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 534 grams (1.18 lbs) 340 grams (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 644 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $649 $900