Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10
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![Canon PowerShot G5 X front Canon PowerShot G5 X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X/Canon-G5-X-front.jpg)
![Canon XC10 front Canon XC10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-XC10/Canon-XC10-front.jpg)
54 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed April 2015
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Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G5 X versus Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1").
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The G5 X was announced 6 months after the XC10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G5 X scores versus the XC10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Canon XC10. The whole galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Canon XC10
G5 X | XC10 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+1039k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon G5 X
XC10 | G5 X |
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Common features in the Canon G5 X and Canon XC10
G5 X | XC10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2015 | ![]() | April 2015 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon XC10 has sizing of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon G5 X versus Canon XC10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 X compared to the XC10.
![Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 size comparison Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-vs-Canon-XC10-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and XC10 is 85 and 54 respectively.
![Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 top view buttons comparison Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-vs-Canon-XC10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X and XC10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon G5 X to resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
![Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 sensor size comparison Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-vs-Canon-XC10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-vs-Canon-XC10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G5 X vs Canon XC10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Canon XC10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Canon XC10 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-09-11 | 2015-04-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 20000 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-241mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames per second | 3.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XF-AVC, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353 gr (0.78 lbs) | 1040 gr (2.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 471 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-13L | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $799 | $1,599 |