Canon G7X Mark II Vs Canon G5X Mark II - Imaging Resource

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• Overview
• Specifications
• Image Quality

• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon G5X Mark II Review.

• Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark III
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Differences

Canon G7X Mark II advantages over Canon G5X Mark II

• Less expensive $629 vs $899 Save money for lenses or accessories
• NFC Yes vs No Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Shoots 24p video Yes vs No Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Canon G5X Mark II advantages over Canon G7X Mark II

• Eye-level viewfinder Eye-level vs Rear display only You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Shoot 4K video 4K (UHD) vs 1080p Make sure you have a fast computer
• In-camera panoramas Yes vs No Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Fast startup ~1.50 vs 2.2 sec Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Built-in Bluetooth Yes vs No Always-on wireless connectivity
• More telephoto lens reach 120 mm vs 100 mm Capture objects farther away
• Newer 5 years vs 9 years old Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• Longer exposure 30 vs 15 sec Long exposures for night shots
• Faster JPEG shooting 20.0 fps vs 8.1 fps Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer 122 vs 32 shots Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting 30.0 fps vs 8.0 fps Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Bigger RAW buffer 71 vs 21 shots Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
• Slow-motion videos Yes vs No Shoot slow-motion videos
• Faster shutter 1/25600 vs 1/2000 sec Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO 25600 vs 12800 ISO Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

• Focus peaking Both provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• In-Camera Image Stabilization Both provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Touchscreen Both provide Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Tiltable Screen Both provide Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
• RAW file ability Both provide Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• Built-in Wi-Fi Both provide Share your photos wirelessly
• Internal flash Both provide Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• Manual focus Both provide AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
• Integrated ND filter Both provide Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• Bulb shutter Both provide Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

• Tilt-swivel screen Neither provide Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
• On-sensor phase detect Neither provide Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• External Mic Jack Neither provide Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Hot shoe Neither provide Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Headphone jack Neither provide Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

• Very good image quality, Improved high ISO performance; Improved handling; Faster 8 fps burst mode; Burst rate no longer slows down with RAW files; Improved buffer depth.

• Soft corners at wide angle; No viewfinder; No 4K video; Mediocre battery life; Sluggish buffer clearing; Continuous AF struggles on fast subjects.

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The Competition

Compared to Canon G7X

Canon G7X Mark II Canon G7X

• $699
• 1 inch

• Longer stills battery life
• Shoots 24p video

• $1239
• 1 inch

• Longer exposure

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Canon G5X Mark II Canon G7X

• $899
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

• $1239
• 1 inch

• NFC
• Longer exposure

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Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Canon G7X Mark II Sony RX100 IV

• $699
• 1 inch

• Touchscreen
• More telephoto lens reach

• $898
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 IV

Canon G5X Mark II Sony RX100 IV

• $899
• 1 inch

• Touchscreen
• Fast startup

• $898
• 1 inch

• Slower slow-motion
• NFC

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Compared to Canon G5X

Canon G7X Mark II Canon G5X

• $699
• 1 inch

• Longer stills battery life
• Shoots 24p video

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

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Canon G5X Mark II Canon G5X

• $899
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Sony RX100 V

Canon G7X Mark II Sony RX100 V

• $699
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Touchscreen

• $998
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 V

Canon G5X Mark II Sony RX100 V

• $899
• 1 inch

• Touchscreen
• Fast startup

• $998
• 1 inch

• Slower slow-motion
• NFC

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G7X Mark II Canon G7X Mark III

• $699
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• NFC

• $782
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

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Canon G5X Mark II Canon G7X Mark III

• $899
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• More telephoto lens reach

• $782
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• External Mic Jack

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