Canon G5X
Aug 9, 2019 12:56:04 #
Does anyone have experience with the Canon G5X? I have a G16, which is a fantastic camera, but I’d kind of like to step up to a larger sensor and a little newer technology. It looks like they’ve come out with the G5X Mk2 now, which looks like quite an improvement over the old one. Two cameras interest me in this category, the G7X2 or 3, and the G5x2. Looks like the biggest difference is the 5 has a slightly longer zoom range (120 vs. 100mm) and a pop up EVF. Just looking for experience and opinions. Thanks in advance.
Aug 9, 2019 14:36:32 #
Ysarex
Loc: St. Louis
Wingpilot wrote:
Does anyone have experience with the Canon G5X? I... (show quote)
I have the G7Xmkii -- had it now for a year and a half. It's my main camera for the simple reason that where I go it goes and so I use it constantly. Basically I'm happy and it's a sweet little camera. Amazing what they've managed to cram in there.
Good stuff: Low light capability is fantastic. Seems to be pretty well built as it handles either hanging on my wrist, stuffed in a pocket or tossed in the car on a daily basis.
Bad stuff: I wrote a quick review on another site when I first got it: https://www.thephotoforum.com/threads/new-camera-finally-im-impressed.425626/#post-3855050
The problem with what I note in that above review is that everybody is doing the same so we're all basically screwed on that one although Canon does seem pretty egregious.
Joe
Aug 10, 2019 04:29:18 #
I don't have a G5X but I'm on my third G1X. I've got a G1X, G1X II and the APS-C G1X III. I also have a G10, G11 and G12, all great pocket cameras. If the G5X is anything like its siblings, you won't be disappointed.
Aug 10, 2019 05:05:32 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I don't have a G5X but I'm on my third G1X. I've got a G1X, G1X II and the APS-C G1X III. I also have a G10, G11 and G12, all great pocket cameras. If the G5X is anything like its siblings, you won't be disappointed.
I don’t get out and do as much shooting as a lot of the folks here, but I do appreciate having a good camera, and one that allows me to use all the PASM modes, or in Canon speak, P, Tv, Av, and M. Thanks for the info.
Aug 10, 2019 07:43:03 #
I have both, the G16 and G5X. Both have performed very well, and have provided many excellent images. I’m not sure the G5X-2 is the way to go; it’s upgrades may be fine but there are diminishing returns with upgrades on these small high-feature small advanced P&S cameras. I got the 5X after a thorough evaluation of its competition from Sony, Nikon, Lumix, and Olympus. I’m pleased with my choice, but will use the G16 with confidence.
Aug 10, 2019 08:18:39 #
I have the G5X and it is an awesome camera. I use it when I travel or go to places where I don’t want to carry a larger camera. As a “point and shoot” camera it’s size and weight are great. The fact that it shoots RAW and JPEG, has a LCD screen that can move in any direction, and has an optical view finder were the main reasons I purchased it. Results are as good as the ones I shoot on a DSLR or mirrorless camera. I don’t know about the G5X-2, and its upgrades. If you can find the GX5...don’t hesitate!
Aug 10, 2019 09:52:42 #
My wife has used a G5X for about a year. Prior to that a G16. The G5X has the advantage of a view finder which very few point and shoots have anymore. I think version two may have eliminated it. Anyway, it takes very nice images except when fully zoomed where they get pretty soft. Battery life is pretty short.
Aug 10, 2019 10:19:46 #
Have owned the G7X MK II for couple years now and use it for almost everything. Am positively more than happy with it: Excellent IQ, portability, construction and reliability, toughness, and intuitiveness. Originally thought I would miss the EVF but the flip screen is excellent and I’ve experienced no problems in bright light situations. Also, the fast lens is excellent for low light. Have used other p&s with huge zoom capabilities but felt most suffered if not on tripod at long range and personally don’t enjoy carrying a tripod on most excursions. When I need the extra distance, which is not often, I use my Bridge camera. For me the G5X MK II’s pop up EVF being on the extreme left top of the camera felt at an odd shooting angle for me. Good luck with your acquisition. Really can’t go wrong with these.
Aug 10, 2019 10:27:36 #
Wife has the g5x and takes some pretty stellar images with it. She refers to it as her "tiny camera". She loves it.
Aug 10, 2019 10:58:29 #
The G16 has a faster shutter 1/4000 vs. 1/2000 and a larger burst along with a bigger zoom, other than that the G5X has a larger sensor and 2 years newer technology.
Aug 10, 2019 11:46:44 #
Just got up and made my first cup of coffee this morning. It sounds like both cameras are very good choices. I don’t guess I could go wrong with either one. I appreciate all your responses. I’ve read the pro reviews, but to me, the best reviews come from the owners, the everyday users. Those are the folks who really know how their camera works and performs.
Aug 10, 2019 11:51:00 #
regularguy55 wrote:
Have owned the G7X MK II for couple years now and ... (show quote)
I don’t mind using the rear screen at all, and the fact that the G7X Mk2 has a flip screen is a plus. The G16 has an OVF, but it’s not much good, and I don’t think I’ve ever used it. No shooting info in it, and the parallax is a big problem with it. So I just use the rear screen. I do wish it was a flip screen, though.
Aug 10, 2019 12:23:39 #
Glad to see your post on this subject as I'm sort of interested on upgrading my G-16 also. Any camera I get has to have a view finder for when I do decide to frame a shot. Don't need all the info on the view finder but must see what I want to include in the picture. And have one handed operation as I shot many pics when moving on a bike or car or truck. I already have a T3i and XS50 so don't need to go that way. Plus my G-16 is the most used camera by me 90% of the time. oh, I do miss the flip screen of my old G-15
Aug 10, 2019 12:35:52 #
achesley wrote:
Glad to see your post on this subject as I'm sort ... (show quote)
I can’t really find any fault with my G16, save for the OVF, which I find to not be very useful. My main reason to move “up” is to take advantage of the larger sensor and newer technology. Of course the convenience and compact size factor in heavily.
Aug 11, 2019 15:00:10 #
The G5X is a 1 inch MOS with excellent optics. Photos taken in July, 2019 at Glacier National Park and at Lake Louise. The right kind of camera is essential but the right kind of post processing software - Photoshop Elements v 19 - is a must.
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