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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.2 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (tunnel)
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 5×
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The Canon PowerShot G5 X highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon PowerShot G16 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Canon PowerShot G5 X is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Canon PowerShot G16: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). This is the most important advantage of this model because big sensor allows the photographer to make pictures of the more professional quality. The PowerShot G16 has more powerful 5x optical zoom.
The Canon PowerShot G5 X has swiveling LCD which will let the photographer to take amazing selfies. The Canon PowerShot G5 X display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 922,000 dots of the Canon PowerShot G16 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Canon PowerShot G5 X is produced with a touch screen. The Canon PowerShot G5 X provides better lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds.
The Canon PowerShot G16 battery life is better in compare to the Canon PowerShot G5 X battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 360 photos with the PowerShot G16 and only 210 with the PowerShot G5 X. The Canon PowerShot G5 X weighs 353g which is 3g lighter in comparison with the weight of the PowerShot G16. The PowerShot G16 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the picture metadata and find out exactly where a photo was shot.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the PowerShot G5 X is the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon