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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II if you want a newer model (2019 against 2017), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | built-in lens | built-in lens |
| Sensor | 1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Crop factor | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Resolution | 20.1 MP | 20.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | yes | yes |
| Announced | 2019 | 2017 |
| Type | fixed-lens compact | fixed-lens compact |
| Lens | 8.8-44mm f/1.8-2.8, like 24-119mm on full frame | 10-31mm f/2-4.9, like 28-83mm on full frame |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II 2.7×, Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II 2.7×.
What a 50mm frames like
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II takes no lenses: its built-in 8.8mm frames like 24mm on full frame. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II takes no lenses: its built-in 10mm frames like 28mm on full frame.
Lenses
They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II: a built-in lens. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II: a built-in lens.