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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G5 X versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The G5 X was brought out 13 months before the RX100 V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G5 X grades vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sony RX100 V

 G5 X RX100 V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Canon G5 X

 RX100 V G5 X 
IntroducedOctober 2016September 2015More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sony RX100 V

 G5 X RX100 V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G5 X has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon G5 X versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G5 X and the RX100 V.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and RX100 V is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and RX100 V.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged G5 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
83
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 V Travel photography factors
78
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
80
lighter than others (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
69
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 V Vlogging factors
79
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone support
81
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (299 grams)
no mic port
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Sony RX100 V
 Canon PowerShot G5 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-09-11 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 353g (0.78 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 471 586
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $998