Canon G5X Specifications

By Mike Tomkins, Jeremy Gray, Zig Weidelich, and William Brawley · Posted 10/13/2015

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center)
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)215 shots
Battery Life, Video40 minutes
Battery Form FactorProprietary NB-13L
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedYes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom ValuesUp to 4x
Lens Mountn/a
LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)24 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual)8.8 - 36.8mm
Zoom Ratio4.20x
Aperture Rangef/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter
Integrated ND FilterYes
Normal Focus Range5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Threadn/a
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationYes
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
Sensor TypeCMOS
Effective Megapixels20.2
Sensor Format1 inch
Approximate Pixel Pitch2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier2.7x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningNo
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 3648 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 2880 (6.6 MP, Other), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second7.6

General

Size4.4 x 3.0 x 1.7 in. (112 x 76 x 44 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberG5X
Camera FormatCompact
Currently ManufacturedYes
Retail Price$799.99
Street Price$699.99
Date Available2015-11-15
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderEVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type0.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopter
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolution2,360,000 dots

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, 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), Movie
Self Timer1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)No
Maximum ISO (native)12800
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)125
ISO SettingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction
Shutter Speed Range1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (60p/​30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (30p/​15p) 1280x720 (6p/​3p/​1.5p) 640x480 (6p/​3p/​1.5p)
Movie File FormatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Movie File FormatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlNo
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesAuto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)n/a
Flash Range DescriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T)
Max Flash Sync1/2000

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)7.6
Flash cycle time, full power3.1 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.6
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)Unlimited
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele)0.26 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.265 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.87
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.56 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.022 seconds
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)1.95
Startup Time2.0 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time1.7 seconds

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)
TouchscreenYes
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenYes
Selfie ScreenYes
Max Playback Zoom10.0x
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackNo
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeVia Wi-Fi or optional RS-60E3 cable remote
Connections (extended)Micro HDMI (Type D)
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCYes

Basic

Sensor size116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Weight13.3 oz (377 g) includes batteries