Like the viewfinder we reviewed in the Canon EOS R, camera also comes with an electronic view finder – meaning that you’re just essentially looking at a small screen and not through a piece of glass to the outside world. Still, I’d argue that this camera still retains Canon’s signature build and feel despite being a very compact camera. Overall, the camera is sturdy and nice to hold, though not without its drawbacks.
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It now sits as a ring around the shutter button which could take some getting used to if you’re used to using the manual zoom ring on your left hand like I do. All of the essential buttons are still here however, with the only major change being the “zoom” button. Both the viewfinder and flash can only be opened mechanically and due to its size, there are fewer dedicated buttons for adjustment.Ĭontrary to Sony’s more boxy design, Canon has still insisted to put small groves to rest your thumb and fingers on (more on that later), making its silhouette similar to its bigger cousins. The build is solid but still compact though some compromises still have to be made. The singular SD card slots sit neatly within the battery compartmentĬanon definitely did not cheap out on the body at this price range.Some external charging and display is supported.At this price, I personally feel like it is getting awfully close to the more versatile (albeit a bit more expensive), dedicated MILC cameras such as Sony’s a6400 but let’s not count them out yet and see what Canon has to offer at this range: Camera Pricing and SpecificationsĬurrently, the G5X Mk II retails for a MSRP of $1,200 SGD. It is also able to record in 1080p60 and 4k30 videos uncropped which is impressive. It packs a versatile 24-120mm lens with a wide aperture of f1.8 -2.2 with a typical 1-inch sensor that also offers in-body stabilization.
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The Canon Powershot G5X Mk II, as its name suggests, is the second iteration of their G series “compact cameras” that is small in size, but packs most of the features a DSLR or a mirrorless would have. Was it a futile exercise in paddling or does Canon have some surprises in it for us? Let’s find out. When Canon offered to loan the Powershot for review, I said “Sure why not” thinking that there surely must be something worth checking out if Canon is still paddling on a sinking ship right? On the other, shifting it to the hobbyist or enthusiast market would mean justifying a less robust purchase than what they currently would have.
On one hand, marketing to travellers and the casual public would mean fierce competition between pricing against GoPros or phones in the market. When Canon released the Powershot G5X Mk II last year, it came with little fanfare from both the media and the public it seemed like Canon is still trying to participate in the ever-shrinking market of compact cameras that people are less inclined to buy as phone cameras get progressively better on the generation.
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