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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 5.9 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Microphone port: Yes
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SENSOR Sensor size: 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-12800
IMAGE White balance presets: 8
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 5×
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 240
Summary
The Canon PowerShot G5 X highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II highest resolution of 4160 x 3120 pixels (13 megapixels). The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is equipped with bigger sensor than the Canon PowerShot G5 X: 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras as big sensor allows the camera owner to take pictures of the more professional quality. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a wider ISO range of 100-12800 than 125-12800 ISO range of the Canon PowerShot G5 X. This ISO range let you to take better pictures in low light situations. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II provides more presets of white balance - 8. This option gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has better 5x optical zoom.
The PowerShot G5 X has articulated LCD which will let the camera owner to take images from any odd angle. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II provides better slowest (60 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II battery life is better in compare to the Canon PowerShot G5 X battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 240 photos with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II and only 210 with the PowerShot G5 X. The PowerShot G5 X weighs 353g which is 200g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the PowerShot G5 X will become the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon