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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Canon XC10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G5 X
Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G5 X MII was unveiled 4 years after the XC10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G5 X MII matches up against the XC10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon XC10

 G5 X MII XC10 
LaunchedJuly 2019April 2015More modern by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k1kClearer screen (+1039k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon G5 X MII

 XC10 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Canon XC10

 G5 X MII XC10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII comes with physical 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) whilst the Canon XC10 has measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the G5 X MII vs the XC10.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and XC10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and XC10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon G5 X MII to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G5 X MII provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X MII
Portrait photography with Canon XC10
66
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography information
Canon XC10 Street photography information
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
56
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with touch to focus
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (1,040g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography highlights
Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
65
quiet mode (1/25,600 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
43
comes with touch to focus
pretty wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (1,040g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging advice
Canon XC10 Vlogging advice
80
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,040g)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Canon XC10
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICanon XC10
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon XC10
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-09 2015-04-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 DIGIC DV5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 12.8 x 9.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 122.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 20000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-241mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XF-AVC, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 1040 grams (2.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $1,599