Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5
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Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Nikon D5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Nikon D5
G5 X | D5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon G5 X
D5 | G5 X | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 1040k | Crisper display (+1319k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X and Nikon D5
G5 X | D5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2015 | January 2016 | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon G5 X vs Nikon D5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Nikon D5 | |
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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 |