Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II & Canon XC10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon XC10
| G5 X MII | XC10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2019 |  | April 2015 | More modern by 52 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1k | Clearer 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 type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon XC10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Canon 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 |