CANON POWERSHOT G5X G5X
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Great Images Are in Your View
The first PowerShot G-Series camera to incorporate a full-featured 2.36 million dot electronic viewfinder, the amazing PowerShot G5 X camera makes it simple to compose, set and capture high-quality stills and video without taking your eye away from the camera. For photography in the glare of bright sunlight, recording HD Video in an auditorium and other situations where the lighting is difficult or using the LCD monitor is inconvenient, the PowerShot G5 X’s electronic viewfinder helps enable unfettered operation. Full control is made simple with dedicated dials situated around the camera that let you easily customize and control the settings. What’s more, helpful features like a built-in accessory hot shoe and a multi-angle, capacitive touch screen monitor serve to create an experience as unique as the subject being recorded. With its phenomenal and large imaging sensor, its marvelous electronic viewfinder and comprehensive operation, the PowerShot G5 X can deliver performance that’s easy to see.
Impressive Speed, Resolution and Quality
At the heart of the PowerShot G5 X camera is a brilliant 1.0-inch 20.2 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor. Physically larger than the sensors found in most compact cameras, the PowerShot G5 X’s sensor works in tandem with Canon’s DIGIC 6 Image Processor to quickly deliver gorgeous, high-resolution images with nuanced details, plus impressive low-light performance with a low signal-to-noise ratio and minimal noise and distortion. Suitable for tremendous enlargements, significant cropping and many other applications appealing to the advanced photographer, images and video captured on the PowerShot G5 X’s sensor are engineered to impress even the most critical eye.
Dynamic Optical Performance for Excellent Results
To take advantage of its large, 1.0-inch imaging sensor, the PowerShot G5 X camera has a sharp and versatile 4.2x Optical Zoom lens. With a 35mm equivalent range of 24–100mm it’s equally suitable for landscapes, portraits, group photographs and even close-up photography. Designed to perform in numerous lighting situations, the PowerShot G5 X’s lens has a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8 for low light performance, a 9-blade aperture for beautiful, blurred background detail and is engineered to focus from distances as close as 2.0 in. The PowerShot G5 X’s lens works in concert with the camera’s sensor and image processor to reliably deliver sharp images from edge to edge and from wide-angle to telephoto, all tailored to meet the exacting standards of even critical photographers.
Sharp, Fast and Colorful for Optimal Performance
The PowerShot G5 X camera’s defining feature is its unique, high-definition electronic viewfinder. It’s great for photographers who prefer to hold the camera up to their eye, and is a veritable lifesaver in bright light and when composing on the camera’s LCD screen is inconvenient or overly conspicuous. Featuring 2.36 million dots, and with a wide color gamut, it provides a high-contrast, realistic and smooth edge-to-edge view for image composition, adjustment and review. Designed for sustained use, it delivers 100% image coverage, a smooth refresh rate up to 120 frames-per-second (Smooth Mode) and a flexible information display that can enable comfortable camera operation throughout the day. Its 22mm eyepoint delivers excellent visibility, even when wearing glasses, and a built-in eye sensor helps the PowerShot G5 X to transfer quickly between the viewfinder display and Live View on the camera’s LCD.
Take Control, with Ease
Designed for speedy operation while looking through the viewfinder, the PowerShot G5 X camera features a host of controls for quick, accurate settings and adjustments. Beyond its Vari-angle touch panel LCD monitor, the PowerShot G5 X features a front dial situated on the front of the camera for operation with the index finger, a top-mounted, thumb-operated exposure compensation dial, a rear-mounted control dial plus a control ring around the camera’s lens. Eminently customizable, each dial has an optimized operating torque that helps to identify it by feel, for sustained, intuitive and near-silent operation in quiet situations like weddings and performances.
Compact Performance, Easily Expandable
The PowerShot G5 X camera’s hot shoe enables expanded operations for advanced photography. It’s compatible with all Speedlite flashes for the EOS System, so bounce flash and multiple-flash photography is easy to achieve. Whether attaching a Speedlite flash or the Remote Switch RS-60E3 for long exposures or night scenes, the PowerShot G5 X’s hot shoe can help provide shooting opportunities far beyond the scope of most compact cameras.
Type
Digital camera with built-in flash, 4.2x Optical, 4x Digital and 17x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Back to TopImage Capture Device
Type
20.2 Megapixel*, 1.0-inch CMOS (sensor aspect ratio: 3:2)
*Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
Total Pixels
Approx. 20.9 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.2 Megapixels
Back to TopLens
Focal Length
8.8 (W) - 36.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-100mm)
Optical Zoom
Approx. 4.2x
Digital Zoom
Approx. 4x
Focusing Range
Auto/Manual: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.3 ft. (40cm) - infinity (T)
Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.3 ft. (40cm) - infinity (T)
Macro: 2.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (5-50cm) (W)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
Back to TopViewfinders
Optical Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder (Approx. 2.36 million dots)
LCD Monitor
3.0-type TFT color liquid crystal (Vari-angle)
LCD Pixels
Approx. 1.04 million dots
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Back to TopAperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8 (W), f/2.8 (T)
Shutter Speed
1-1/2000 sec. (in Auto mode)
30-1/2000 sec. (in Tv, M, and Manual Movie Modes)
BULB (in M mode only)
1/8 minimum in Manual Movie Mode
Back to TopExposure Control
Sensitivity
Auto, ISO
125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400 (When in Auto mode)
Max. ISO Speed 12800 (When in P mode)
Light Metering Method
Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot
Exposure Control Method
Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
Still Images: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments Videos: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Back to TopWhite Balance
White Balance Control
Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom1-2
Back to TopFlash
Built-in Flash
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Range
1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T)
Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Back to TopShooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
C, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Portrait, Self Portrait, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie
C, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Movie*3
Shooting movies is done with the movie button.
*1 Portrait, Smart Shutter *4, Star *5, Handheld Night Scene, Snow, Fireworks
*2 High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
*3 Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie
*4 Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer
*5 Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie
Photo Effects
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color
Self Timer
Off, Approx. 2 sec. delay, Approx. 10 sec. delay, Custom
Wireless Control
Not available
Continuous Shooting
One Shot: Approx. 5.9 shots/sec.
Servo: Approx. 4.4 shots/sec.
Back to TopImage Storage
Storage Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards
File Format
SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards
Image Recording Format
Superfine / Fine
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.3 (DCF 2.0), RAW (Canon original: 14-bit, CR2)
Video: MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC [Stereo])
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:
1) 16:9 - Large: 5472 x 3080; Medium 1: 4320 x 2432; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 720 x 408
2) 3:2 - Large: 5472 x 3648, Medium 1: 4320 x 2880, Medium 2: 2304 x 1536, Small: 720 x 480
3) 4:3 - Large: 4864 x 3648, Medium 1: 3840 x 2880, Medium 2: 2048 x 1536, Small: 640 x 480
4) 1:1 - Large: 3648 x 3648; Medium 1: 2880 x 2880; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480
Videos:
Full HD 1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps
Full HD iFrame: 1920 x 1080: 29.97 fps
Full HD Star Time-Lapse Movie: 1920 x 1080: 14.985 fps / 29.97 fps
HD 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
640 x 480: 29.97 fps
Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720: 6 fps (5x speed) / 3 fps (10x speed) / 1.5 fps (20x speed)
Miniature Effect: 640 x 480: 6 fps (5x speed) / 3 fps (10x speed) / 1.5 fps (20x speed)
Short Clip: 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
Back to TopNumber of Recordable Images
Image data
Approx. Number of Shots Recordable to 16 GB Memory Card
16:9 3:2 4:3 1:1
Large (L) SF 2,112 1,786 2,007 2,669
F 3,546 2,999 3,374 4,498
Medium 1 (M1) SF 3,374 2,857 3,217 4,262
F 5,649 4,810 5,398 7,145
Medium 2 (M2) SF 13,497 8,377 9,344 12,459
F 24,296 14,724 16,755 22,087
Small (S) SF 53,992 48,592 53,992 69,418
F 80,988 69,418 80,988 97,186
RAW 608 610 612 614
Note: SF=Superfine F=Fine
• The approximate number of images recordable on memory cards other than the above can be calculated by using the above figures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly.
Back to TopTime of Recordable Movies
Movie data
Shooting Modes Pixels Frame Rate Movie Size (KB/sec.) Approx. Total Movie Time Recordable to 16 GB Memory Card Single Clip Approx. Recording Time*1 Video Recording Bit Rate
Shooting Playback
Standard Movie 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 59.94 fps 59.94 fps 4288 59 min. 30 sec. 29 min. 59 sec. Approx. 35 Mbps
29.97 fps 29.97 fps 2945 1 hr. 26 min. 5 sec. 29 min. 59 sec. Approx. 24 Mbps
23.98 fps*2 23.98 fps*2 2945 1 hr. 26 min. 5 sec. 29 min. 59 sec. Approx. 24 Mbps
1280 x 720 (HD) 29.97 fps 29.97 fps 992 4 hr. 5 min. 15 sec. 29 min. 59 sec. Approx. 8 Mbps
640 x 480 (VGA) 29.97 fps 29.97 fps 382 10 hr. 22 min. 35 sec. 1 hr. Approx. 3 Mbps
*1 Using an SD Speed Class 10 / UHS-I compatible memory card.
• Recording stops automatically once the file size reaches 4 GB or the memory card becomes full.
• Recording may stop unexpectedly if a memory card with a low Speed Class is used.
*2 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
Back to TopPlayback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Playback Function Menu:
Story Highlights, Protect, Favorites, Erase, Print, Group Playback, Play Movie, List/Play Digest Movies, Image Search, Slideshow, Rotate, Album Playback, Play Creative Shot Movies, Short Clip Mix, i-Contrast, Resize, Cropping, Red-Eye Correction, My Colors, Face ID Info, Print Settings, Photobook Set-up, Transition Effect, Index Effect, Scroll Display, Group Images, Auto Rotate, Resume, Image Jump with Control Ring/Front Dial, Set Touch Actions
Back to TopErasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Select Image, Select Range, Select All Images
The image data in the memory card stored with the Design rule for Camera File systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).
Using the Movie editing function, sections of the movie can be deleted.
RAW+JPEG images can be erased individually.
Back to TopInterfaces
Computer Interface
Wired
USB (Micro-B), HDMI (Type D)
Wireless
Specifications: IEEE 802. 11b/g/n
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Channels: 1-11
Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES-TKIP)
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Stereo
Other
Remote switch terminal available; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Power Source
Battery Pack NB-13L, AC Adapter Kit CA-DC10 (ACK-DC110)
In-Camera Charging via USB Cable available through Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30 (Charging time: Approx. 5 hr.)*
* Charging time varies considerably depending on the remaining battery power.
Shooting Capacity
Approx. 210 shots with Screen On
Approx. 215 shots with Viewfinder On
Approx. 320 shots with ECO Mode
Playback Time
Approx. 4 hr.
Back to TopPhysical Specifications
Operating Temperature
32-104°F / 0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.43 x 3.01 x 1.74 in. / 112.4 x 76.4 x 44.2mm
Weight
13.3 oz. / 377g (including battery and memory card)
12.5 oz. / 353g (camera body only)
| Marketing Text | The PowerShot G5 X combines uncompromising image quality from a 1.0-type back-illuminated 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor with the exceptional speed of a DIGIC 6 processor, all packaged into beautifully compact body. For the more advanced photographer, the PowerShot G5 X's range of manual controls and high resolution OLED electronic viewfinder offers DSLR-like handling and maximum comfort when shooting. |
| PI Date | Jul 2016 |
| Brand Name | Canon |
| Manufacturer Web Site | http://www.canon.com |
| Product Line | PowerShot |
| Product Series | G Series |
| Product Model | G5 X |
| Product Type | Digital camera |
| Lens Construction | 11 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2MP |
| Total Pixels | 20.9MP |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour Filter |
| Focal Length | 8.8 - 36.8mm |
| Sensor Type | 1.0 Type Back Illuminated CMOS |
| Optical Zoom | 4.2x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| F Number | 1.8 - 2.8 |
| LCD Size | 3inch |
| LCD Type | TFT LCD |
| LCD pixel | 1040000 |
| Brightness Control | 5 Levels |
| Metering | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | EVF |
| Focus System | TTL |
| Focus Points | 31points |
| Focus Mode | Manual |
| Focus Distance (Wide) | 5cm |
| Focus Distance (Telephoto) | 40cm |
| Autofocus System | AiAF |
| Flash Type | Built-In |
| Flash Coverage (Wide) | 0.5 - 7.0Meter |
| Flash Coverage (Telephoto) | 0.5 - 4.0Meter |
| File Format (Audio) | MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Shutter Speed | 1 - 1/2000seconds |
| Processor Type | Digic 6 |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Image Stabilizer | Intelligent IS |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Lithium-ion |
| Battery Model | NB-13L |
| Battery Capacity (Shooting) | 210shots |
| Battery Capacity (Playback Time) | 240minutes |
| Depth (mm) | 44.2 |
| Height (mm) | 76.4 |
| Width (mm) | 112.4 |
| Weight (Grams) | 377.0 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
| Other Features | * Built-in Electronic Viewfinder * Touch Screen * DIGIC 6 with iSAPS technology |
