Canon G5 X MII vs Nikon A

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon G5 X MII versus Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and A (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and A (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was launched 6 years later than the A and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G5 X MII scores versus the A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Nikon Coolpix A. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Nikon A Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X MII comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon A has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G5 X MII versus the A.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and A is 86 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and A.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 X MII because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon G5 X MII will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern G5 X MII should have an edge in sensor tech.