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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Released July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G5 X
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • New Model is Sony A6000
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon G5 X MII and Sony NEX-6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was unveiled 6 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 X MII scores versus the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony NEX-6

 G5 X MII NEX-6 
RevealedJuly 2019March 2013Fresher by 77 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Canon G5 X MII

 NEX-6 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony NEX-6

 G5 X MII NEX-6 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the NEX-6.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer G5 X MII should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
has touch focus
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (345g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography highlights
65
quiet shutter (1/25,600s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
75
lighter than average (345g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
80
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (345g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sony NEX-6
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-09 2013-03-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25600 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $365