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November 2015
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110 Reviews
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309 Reviews
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The editors liked
Builtin viewfinder
Decent grip
Good quality sensor along with Digic 6 processing
The RAW image quality is excellent
Surprisingly acceptable up to ISO2500. The Digital Photo Professional 4 RAW converter automatically applies discreet noise reduction which doesn't blur fine detail. The sensor/processor does a good job of keeping detail
The Canon PowerShot G5 X has a great viewfinder and a comfortable shooting design for serious photographers
Big 1-inch image sensor
Wide aperture zoom lens
Vari-angle touch display
EVF and hot shoe
Quick focus
Wi-Fi with NFC
Raw capture
Excellent build
Manual controls feel great
Fantastic photo quality
The editors didn't like
Bulkier than some of the competition
Actually there is nothing to dislike. In its category and at the price this little camera is close to perfection
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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...
Published: 2015-12-14, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Those who want good image quality in a small body that has an EVF and many direct controls
Well-designed and constructed body, Fast lens with longer zoom range than peers, Very good image quality, Beautiful 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder, Fully articulating 3" touchscreen LCD, Three customizable dials, plus dedicated exposure comp dial, Built-
The PowerShot G5 X is a well-designed and easy-to-use premium compact that takes good quality photos and videos and offers a nice EVF and LCD on which to compose them. It's subpar battery life, so-so lens and sluggish continuous Raw shooting keep it from...
The Canon PowerShot G5 X is an excellent compact camera for enthusiast photographers, offering a very good built-in viewfinder, a fast lens, a wealth of options for shooting both stills and video, excellent image quality, speedy auto-focusing, intuitive...
Abstract: While most of the cameras in this category fall within the relatively narrow $500-$800 range (with a few exceptions), products in this roundup vary quite a bit in terms of sensor size, number and type of control points, zoom range, video capabilities and...
