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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is good for travel photography. It offers very good image quality and has a fairly wide shutter speed range that lets you capture both quick moments as well as long-exposure shots. It's also comfortable to hold, and its compact, lightweight construction makes it very easy to carry around for extended periods. While we don't test this feature, its lens' built-in ND filter gives you a bit of extra leeway in adjusting aperture or shutter speed in bright environments. Its pop-up viewfinder could also make it easier to line up your shots. Depending on your usage patterns and choice of settings, its battery life is short, which means it might be best to carry around a second battery. Its autofocus system also has a hard time tracking faces. The camera can also overheat in high-heat environments.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II 1
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Product details

  • 20. 1 Megapixel 1. 0” Stacked CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor.
  • 5x Optical Zoom Lens (24-120mm f/1. 8-2. 8) with Optical Image Stabilizer.
  • 4K 30p / FHD 120p Video.
  • Pop-up EVF with 2. 36 Million Dots, Touch and Drag AF.
  • Use the EOS Utility Webcam Beta Software (Mac and Windows) to turn your Canon camera into a high-quality webcam, or do the same using a clean HDMI output.
  • Max focal length: 120.0
  • Video capture resolution: 4K UHD 2160p

PROS

+ Compact size.
+ Comfortable to use.
+ Very good image quality.

CONS

- Poor battery life.
- Mediocre autofocus performance in photography and video.

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Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on May 18, 2021
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is good for travel photography. It offers very good image quality and has a fairly wide shutter speed range that lets you capture both quick moments as well as long-exposure shots. It's also comfortable to hold, and its compact, lightweight construction makes it very easy to carry around for extended periods. While we don't test this feature, its lens' built-in ND filter gives you a bit of extra leeway in adjusting aperture or shutter speed in bright environments. Its pop-up viewfinder could also make it easier to line up your shots. Depending on your usage patterns and choice of settings, its battery life is short, which means it might be best to carry around a second battery. Its autofocus system also has a hard time tracking faces. The camera can also overheat in high-heat environments.
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By PCMag on October 23, 2019
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a pocket camera that will make enthusiasts happy, with a solid zoom range, a 1-inch sensor, and an electronic viewfinder.
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By TechRadar on August 05, 2019
The Canon PowerShot G5 X II manages to blend its capable core with some useful features, great handing, a fine build and a strong level of control. It's an enjoyable camera to use, but it can't be said to stand out against key competitors. Should its price fall, however, it will be far more appealing for the enthusiast looking to travel light.
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