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Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 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
  • Launched September 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G5 X MII
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D4s
  • Refreshed by Nikon D6
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Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the D5 (21MP) is very comparable but the G5 X (1") and D5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was released 3 months earlier than the D5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G5 X grades vs the D5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Nikon D5

 G5 X D5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon G5 X

 D5 G5 X 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kCrisper display (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Nikon D5

 G5 X D5 
RevealedSeptember 2015January 2016Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X has got external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon D5 has measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the G5 X against the D5.

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and D5 is 85 and 50 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X and D5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography information
Nikon D5 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Nikon D5
83
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
low battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (3,780 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Nikon D5
78
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (210 per charge)
64
better than average battery power (3,780 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (21 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (210 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent MP (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (3,780 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5 as a Vlogging camera
79
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic support
30
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Nikon D5
 Canon PowerShot G5 XNikon D5
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Nikon D5
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2015-09-11 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 3280000
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 1415 grams (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 88
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 471 2434
Other
Battery life 210 shots 3780 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $799 $6,500