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Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed September 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G5 X MII
Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
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Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon G5 X versus Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The G5 X was revealed within a month of the G9 X which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G5 X matches up vs the G9 X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Canon G9 X

 G5 X G9 X 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon G5 X

 G9 X G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Canon G9 X

 G5 X G9 X 
IntroducedSeptember 2015October 2015Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X has got outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 X against the G9 X.

Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and G9 X is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and G9 X.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
64
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Canon G9 X
83
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (209g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography highlights
Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
78
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (210 shots)
77
lighter than average in class (209g)
has focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (210 shots)
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X
Vlogging with Canon G9 X
79
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic port
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (209g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G5 X vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Canon G9 X
 Canon PowerShot G5 XCanon PowerShot G9 X
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Canon PowerShot G9 X
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-09-11 2015-10-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 209 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 63
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 471 495
Other
Battery life 210 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $399