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ProductCode: canon_g5xii
Award: silver
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Name: Canon G5 X II
ShortSpecs:
    - 20 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 120 mm (5×)
ReviewScore: 82
URL: /products/canon/compacts/canon_g5xii
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a premium compact camera with a 1"-type, 20MP Stacked CMOS sensor and a stabilized 24-120mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens. The design is nearly identical to the G7 X Mark III that was announced at the same time. The G5 X has a 3" touchscreen display, which can flip upward by 180° for selfies and vlogging, and a pop-up 2.36M-dot OLED EVF. The camera can capture cropped 4K/30p and uncropped 1080 video at up to 120p. Impressively, the G5 X III can shoot Raw images at up to 30 fps with focus locked and Raw+JPEG with continuous AF at 8 fps. The camera can be powered over its USB-C port and has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Enthusiast photographers looking for a pocketable option without compromising on handling, as well as travel, street and some landscape photographers looking for a compact but capable stills camera.
        NotSoGoodFor: Photographers that need the best autofocus for action or family photography, as well as video shooters who may want a stronger feature set and better video quality.
        Conclusion: The Canon PowerShot G5 X II is a solid, likable compact camera that has a lot to offer for enthusiast photographers searching for a carry-everywhere solution. It's lacking in autofocus and video chops, but this is somewhat mitigated by the excellent handling and controls, snappy performance and pleasing image quality. If you're in the market for a compact zoom camera, the G5 X II isn't the best possible option for every use case, but it is absolutely worth your consideration.
    ASIN:
        - B07TMRQ72F
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Jul 9, 2019
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Tilting
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Touch
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: NB-13L lithium-ion battery and charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "230"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    CIPAImageStabilizationRating: ""
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB
    ContinuousDrive: 30.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Self-timer
    EffectivePixels: 20 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Program
        - Aperture priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (Exif v2.3)
        - Raw
    FlashModes: Auto, on, slow synchro, off
    FlashRange: 7.50 m
    FlashXSyncSpeed: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–120 mm
    Format: MPEG-4, H.264
    GPS: None
    HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI)
    HeadphonePort: "No"
    ISO: ""
    ImageParameters: ""
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, normal
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $899
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 5472 x 3648
    MaximumAperture: F1.8–2.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/25600 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: "No"
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes:
        - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
    NormalFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: ""
    OpticalZoom: 5×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: ""
    Processor: DIGIC 8
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone or wireless remote)
    Resolutions: ""
    ReviewPreview: "82%Silver Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Sep 12, 2019"
    SceneModes:
        - Self Portrait
        - Portrait
        - Panning
        - Star Portrait
        - Star Nightscape
        - Star Trails
        - Star Time-Lapse Movie
        - Handheld Night Scene
        - High Dynamic Range
        - Fireworks
        - Standard Movie
        - Short Clip
        - Manual Movie
        - Time-Lapse Movie
        - iFrame Movie
    ScreenDots: 1,040,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 21 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "Yes"
    TouchScreen: "Yes"
    USB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
    USBCharging: "Yes"
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100%
    ViewfinderResolution: 2,360,000
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "6"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth