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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G5 X
Canon G9 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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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon G9 X

 G5 X MII G9 X 
RevealedJuly 2019October 2015Fresher by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon G5 X MII

 G9 X G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Canon G9 X

 G5 X MII G9 X 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X MII
Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
66
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Street photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (209g)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography info
Canon G9 X Sports photography info
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography factors
Canon G9 X Travel photography factors
80
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography info
Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
70
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging details
Canon G9 X Vlogging details
80
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
39
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Canon G9 X
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G9 X
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