Testseek.com have collected 110 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot G5 X and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot G5 X.
November 2015
(81%)
110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
313 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent image quality in most types of scenes with 1inch image sensor
Good mix of automatic and manual control shooting options
Maximum aperture of f/1.8 is good for shooting portraits
Having a viewfinder is a great option in this price range
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Large and detailed built-in viewfinder
Fully-articulated screen with great touch interface
1in sensor delivers a good balance of quality vs size
Flexible 24-100mm f1.8-2.8 zoom with 5cm macro
Built-in Wifi with NFC and good smartphone app
Three contr
Photographer-friendly controls
Good OLED viewfinder
Good image quality with sharp detail especially with RAW
Vari-angle touchscreen display
The Canon PowerShot G5 X has a great viewfinder and a comfortable shooting design for serious photographers
Those who want good image quality in a small body that has an EVF and many direct controls
The editors didn't like
Optical zoom is limited to 4.2x
Camera is chunky with an oddshaped design
Making it tough to fit in a standard pocket
Some control buttons are a bit too small to be used comfortably
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. All of the cameras in this buying guide have zoom lenses, with fo...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. All of the cameras in this buying guide have zoom lenses, with fo...
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Published: 2016-11-23, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The enthusiast compact market has exploded over the last couple of years, with several manufacturers offering a product with 1"-type sensors. Most of these cameras are small (and sometimes pocketable) and feature fast (but short) lenses. They also vary in...
Whenever I show the G5X to people, their first reaction is one of delight. It has the look of professionalism and yet it handles with ease. The large touch-enabled display screen that tilts in all angles really helps in allowing the users to use the G5X i...
Published: 2016-02-11, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Large and detailed built-in viewfinder, Fully-articulated screen with great touch interface, 1in sensor delivers a good balance of quality vs size, Flexible 24-100mm f1.8-2.8 zoom with 5cm macro, Built-in Wifi with NFC and good smartphone app, Three contr
Larger and less pocketable than rival models, No 4k video, nor 1080p above 60p, No panorama stitching mode, Continue: In depth
Canon's PowerShot G5X is one of the most capable compacts around, delivering much of the experience of a larger camera in a smaller, lighter and often cheaper form factor. The really clever part is it's essentially based on the best-selling PowerShot G7X...
The Canon PowerShot G5 X has a great viewfinder and a comfortable shooting design for serious photographers
It can be frustratingly slow, with a short battery life
Sluggish performance and a more limited feature set than similarly priced competitors hold the Canon PowerShot G5 back from being a leading contender among its peers...
Home Reviews Compact Camera Reviews Canon PowerShot G5 X review Callum McInerney-Riley January 19, 2016 0 Comments Share Tweet Pin 0shares Share Tweet Pin 0shares With a wealth of physical controls, the Canon PowerShot G5 X is aimed squarely at the enthus...
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Published: 2015-12-18, Author: George , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The new Canon PowerShot G5 X is a compact camera with 1-inch sensor (20 MP) and the look of a small SLR system. Compared to the forerunner G7 X, it has a different body design, a new high-resolution viewfinder and more new features. ( Editor's Note: L...
Published: 2015-12-14, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Those who want good image quality in a small body that has an EVF and many direct controls
Well-designed and constructed body, Fast lens with longer zoom range than peers, Very good image quality, Beautiful 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder, Fully articulating 3" touchscreen LCD, Three customizable dials, plus dedicated exposure comp dial, Built-
The PowerShot G5 X is a well-designed and easy-to-use premium compact that takes good quality photos and videos and offers a nice EVF and LCD on which to compose them. It's subpar battery life, so-so lens and sluggish continuous Raw shooting keep it from...
