Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Review: The Future Is Here

There are thousands of premium cameras available in the market, but the Canon PowerShot 5G X Mark II is undoubtedly one of the best high-end compact cameras that comes with a versatile lens, amazing controls, and an all-new “Sensor”. The grip is generous and secure, the processor is latest and up-to-date comes with the latest sensor to ensure amazing & responsive performance. That’s all just perfect for a camera. What fascinated us during the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Review is the new electronic pop-up viewfinder with a nice touch, and fast burst shooting for high-quality 4K videos.

We found an interesting fact, during the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Review. It seems that Canon is inspired by the G7 X to design the Canon PowerShot G5X Mark II. However, it left many things behind including the viewfinder and picture panel too. Unlike the previous models featuring the centrally mounted viewfinder and fully articulating touch screen, the new cameras are more svelte and affordable. Additionally, Canon has improved the lens’ zoom reach without hindering the advanced and fast aperture range, which is an extra bonus. Last but not least, Canon has decided to come up with the 24p video recording and for some reason, there’s no microphone jack. You can try one of the customization options available, but due to small batteries, you are likely to come with additional batteries on a long shot. Here are the key specifications that you must check before running your eyes through the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Review. Check out the future of shooting cameras!

Key Specifications of The Canon PowerShot G5 Mark II

• 20MP 1"-type stacked CMOS sensor

• 24-120mm Equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens

• Pop-up electronic viewfinder and flash

• Touchscreen tilts up 180° and down 90°

• 8fps burst shooting with autofocus, 30fps Raw burst mode

• 4K/30p, 1080/60p video recording with IS (no 24p options)

• 1080/120p slow-motion video with no audio or autofocus

• Wi-Fi + Bluetooth wireless connectivity

• USB 3.1 (with USB-C connector) for data transfer and charging

• 230-shot battery life (180 using the EVF) per CIPA standard

Currently, at the time of writing this review, we can see the price for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is available for nearly £849 / $899 that doesn’t make a big change as it adds only £150 than the actual cost of G7 X Mark III which was sold for just around £700/$799.

However, you can enjoy the Canon PowerShow G5X Mark II Review given here to give you more insights into this powerful camera. You can check it out and enjoy the game!

Comes With the Ease of Use

Slightly similar to the “Mark II” version of the camera, the Canon G5 X Mark II is quite different from its predecessor. One of the biggest differences is that the viewfinder is no longer available centrally mounted on the camera’s top-plate. However, you can still find it to the left, retracted into the main body - in fact, the camera itself is very close in size and copied the design of the Sony RX100 Range, which also sports a pop-up, 0.39-inches, 2.39-million dot viewfinder.

It feels that Canon has clearly aimed to make the Canon Powershot G5 X Mark II slightly svelte and affordable, compared to the most expensive cameras. Transforming the viewfinder style - as well as minimizing the articulating screen - seems that it has more diminutive dimensions that make it more interesting and the best pick for a day trip.

While writing this Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Review, we found that the size of the camera is reduced by a finger grip making it a bit comfortable and secure in the hand. In fact, it feels much better than the smooth, flat body of the Sony RX 100 series, which has always been too slippery and creepy.

The rear of the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

So as to utilize the viewfinder, most importantly, you'll have to push down a switch on the camera, and afterward, haul the eyepiece out from the sprung up locater. This is something that more seasoned RX100 models used to highlight, however, has been changed to a completely set variant on the Mark VI and VII models. 

Here on the Canon G5X Mark II, it's a marginally baffling two-venture measure that might prompt missed shots once in a while, yet there's nothing to prevent you from leaving the locator in its jumped out state when amidst a shooting meeting. The viewfinder is on the little side, normally, however, it's still very wonderful to utilize in the event that you like forming your pictures in as such. 

Declared simultaneously as the G7 X Mark III, any reasonable person would agree that the G5X Mark II intended interest group is the individuals who are more worried about photography than video (while the converse is valid for the G7 X Mark III). In spite of the fact that the G5X Mark II can shoot uncropped 4K, urgently it is feeling the loss of a receiver input, so it's more for easygoing video recorders than anyone with a genuine affinity for the moving picture. 

On the back of the Canon G5X Mark II is an inclining contact touchy 1040k-speck LCD screen. It inclines downwards, just as far as possible advances for outlining selfies and recordings. You can utilize the screen to change the center point just as making choices in both the fast menus and the principle menus. It's best utilized related to the different actual catches which are found on the body of the G5X Mark II, which we'll come to instantly.

Techtoreview Verdict On the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

Talking about the focus, we found the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II good, but it’s better to say that it can be shrugged by the latest Sony RX100 VI and VII models (though it is the best at the same price because the Sony is significantly expensive).

Though Sony cameras come with numerous useful functions including Eye AF, and extraordinary subject tracking, the Canon G5 X Mark II comes with fewer features. You are unlikely to have complaints regarding the Canon photoshoot G5X Mark II if you use this with static or reasonable static subjects. However, it doesn’t come with Canon’s exclusive Dual Pixel AF and solely depends on contrast detection, you might find it hard to focus on the subjects as per your requirements.

In terms of battery, the G5X Mark II falls on the limited side as the official statement said its life is only 180 shots when using EVF or you get 230 shots if you use the only screen. Interestingly, on the beneficial side as a bonus, now you can charge it with the USB. However, you will need to carry a power bank along with you to stay active with your camera. Though it’s not a big deal. So, with all the aforementioned aspects on the list, we think the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II can perform a little better.

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