Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V 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
- Successor is Canon G5 X MII
(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- Superseded the Sony RX100 IV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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sony RX100 V
G5 X | RX100 V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Canon G5 X
RX100 V | G5 X | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | September 2015 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sony RX100 V
G5 X | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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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 |