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November 2015
(81%)
110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
313 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Canon PowerShot G5 X has a great viewfinder and a comfortable shooting design for serious photographers
Capable autofocus in various lighting conditions
Built-in viewfinder and vari-angle screen
Fast maximum aperture throughout zoom range
Notable upgrade over G16
Compact and well-built
Good all-round performance
Useful OLED viewfinder
Built
In viewfinder
Decent grip
Good quality sensor along with Digic 6 processing
Large sensor compared to camera size
Fast zoom lens
Great colour rendition in JPEG
Excellent electronic viewfinder
High-quality photos
Great manual control layout
Strong JPEGs
The editors didn't like
It can be frustratingly slow
With a short battery life
Fairly chunky build will raise questions for some
Still in the shadow of the Sony RX100 III/IV due to size
APs Michael Topham gets to grips with the Canon PowerShot G5 XIn-hand, I was pleased to find that the G5 X feels unusually secure for a small camera, aided by its small front grip and a thumb ‘hook on the back. It feels solid and well made, and the cont...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. All of the cameras in this buying guide have zoom lenses, with fo...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. All of the cameras in this buying guide have zoom lenses, with fo...
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Published: 2016-11-23, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The enthusiast compact market has exploded over the last couple of years, with several manufacturers offering a product with 1"-type sensors. Most of these cameras are small (and sometimes pocketable) and feature fast (but short) lenses. They also vary in...
Whenever I show the G5X to people, their first reaction is one of delight. It has the look of professionalism and yet it handles with ease. The large touch-enabled display screen that tilts in all angles really helps in allowing the users to use the G5X i...
Published: 2016-02-11, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Large and detailed built-in viewfinder, Fully-articulated screen with great touch interface, 1in sensor delivers a good balance of quality vs size, Flexible 24-100mm f1.8-2.8 zoom with 5cm macro, Built-in Wifi with NFC and good smartphone app, Three contr
Larger and less pocketable than rival models, No 4k video, nor 1080p above 60p, No panorama stitching mode, Continue: In depth
Canon's PowerShot G5X is one of the most capable compacts around, delivering much of the experience of a larger camera in a smaller, lighter and often cheaper form factor. The really clever part is it's essentially based on the best-selling PowerShot G7X...
The Canon PowerShot G5 X has a great viewfinder and a comfortable shooting design for serious photographers
It can be frustratingly slow, with a short battery life
Sluggish performance and a more limited feature set than similarly priced competitors hold the Canon PowerShot G5 back from being a leading contender among its peers...
Home Reviews Compact Camera Reviews Canon PowerShot G5 X review Callum McInerney-Riley January 19, 2016 0 Comments Share Tweet Pin 0shares Share Tweet Pin 0shares With a wealth of physical controls, the Canon PowerShot G5 X is aimed squarely at the enthus...
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Published: 2015-12-18, Author: George , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The new Canon PowerShot G5 X is a compact camera with 1-inch sensor (20 MP) and the look of a small SLR system. Compared to the forerunner G7 X, it has a different body design, a new high-resolution viewfinder and more new features. ( Editor's Note: L...
