Canon EOS M5 vs Canon G9X Mark II

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Canon EOS M5 vs Canon G9X Mark II

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark G9X Mark II test data on DxO Mark

1,262 vs 522 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

295 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher-res screen
540k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/4000 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

Canon G9X Mark II advantages over Canon EOS M5

Less expensive
$449* vs $699
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
31 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
High ISO image quality and dynamic range aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Native EF-M lens selection is still limited; Below average battery life.
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Impressive image quality; Improved JPEGs and good high ISO quality for its class; Compact camera body; Fast maximum aperture; Reliable autofocus; Improved performance.
No tilting display; No viewfinder; Lens is not very wide; Slow buffer clearing; Mediocre battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Canon EOS M5

Canon S100

$787
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon S100

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon S100

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon S100

Compared to Canon G9X

Canon EOS M5

Canon G9X

$787
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon G9X

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

$787
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M50

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon EOS M50

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-T100

$787
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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