Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

Premium compact power in a pocketable design

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3071C001

Key Features

SENSOR 1.0-inch type stacked CMOS sensor with 20.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR DIGIC 8 image processor for fast performance and 4K video
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detection AF with 31-point system and face/eye tracking
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; utilizes contrast-detection AF system
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 30p, Full HD up to 120p, MP4 format
STABILIZATION Intelligent IS with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
BURST RATE Up to 20 fps (One-Shot AF) or 8 fps (Servo AF)
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch pop-up OLED EVF with 2.36 million dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD with 1.04 million dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Micro HDMI, no mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Single slot, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing; metal and plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 230 shots per charge (CIPA) using NB-13L

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu or custom button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Lens control ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu/Fn button

How-to Use Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1.0-inch stacked CMOS
Resolution 20.1 MP
ISO Range 125-12800 (exp. 25600)
Autofocus Contrast-detection
Shutter Speed 30s - 1/2000s (up to 1/25600 electronic)
Burst Rate 20 fps
Video 4K 30p / 1080p 120p
Stabilization Lens-shift type (Intelligent IS)
Viewfinder Pop-up OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 230 shots
Weight 340g
Dimensions 110.9 x 60.9 x 46.0 mm