Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X
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52 Features
63 Overall
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2019
- Succeeded the Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Later Model is Canon G9 X II
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1").
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The G5 X MII was brought out 3 years later than the G9 X and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G5 X MII scores vs the G9 X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The entire galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon G9 X
G5 X MII | G9 X | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | ![]() | October 2015 | Fresher by 46 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon G5 X MII
G9 X | G5 X MII |
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Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Canon G9 X
G5 X MII | G9 X | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon G9 X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 X MII and the G9 X.
![Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X size comparison Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and G9 X is 86 and 92 respectively.
![Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and G9 X.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher G5 X MII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G9-X-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Canon PowerShot G9 X |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-07-09 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-84mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/25600 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) | 209 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $900 | $399 |