Canon PowerShot G5 X
- The Essentials
- Memory Cards
- Bags, Cases & Straps
- Batteries & Chargers
- Tripods
- Flashes & Lighting
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Viewfinder & LCD
The Essentials
Memory Cards
Bags, Cases and Straps
Batteries and Chargers
Tripods
Flashes & Lighting
Cleaning and Maintenance
Viewfinder and LCD
DSLR-Like Capability in a Compact Camera
The Canon PowerShot G5 X combines superb image quality with a feature packed and tactile compact camera body. A range of manual controls and an impressive OLED electronic viewfinder make this the perfect everyday camera for professionals and advanced photographers who want DSLR-like handling and comfort.Fantastic Image Quality
Fantastic image quality is achieved thanks to the back-illuminated 1.0” CMOS Sensor with a high resolution 20.2 Megapixels and Canon’s DIGIC 6 image processor. Produce stunning results with beautiful clarity, detail and tonality thanks to this powerful combination.Versatile 24-100mm Equivalent Optical Zoom Range
A versatile 4.2x optical zoom lens offers a wide-angle to short telephoto range of 24-100mm (35mm equivalent) – it’s well equipped to photograph almost any subject matter from your travels and landscape, to portraits and group photos. Document all your favourite memories.Keep Shooting in Low-Light Scenarios
Shooting gorgeous ambient low-light photos becomes easy with the bright f/1.8-2.8 aperture range and the Intelligent Image Stabilisation (IIS) technology. Keep shooting late into the night with a top sensitivity of ISO 12800, and whenever it gets too dark, the integrated pop-up flash can provide additional illumination.Selective Focus Control with Bright F/1.8-2.8 Aperture Range
The fast aperture provides users with access to selective focus techniques, particularly at the telephoto end of the lens. A 9 bladed aperture ensures that a smooth out-of-focus rendering is produced.Fast Continuous Shooting
Never miss a beat thanks to the 5.9 fps continuous shooting speed which rivals DSLR cameras. Powered by a 31-point Autofocus System it’s perfect for capturing sequences of fast moving action and sports, or finding the decisive moment.High Resolution Integrated Electronic Viewfinder
Ensure every frame is accurately composed with the 2.34m-dot electronic viewfinder, which offers a beautiful window for critical viewing, especially in harsh lighting conditions. The 100% frame coverage and smooth refresh rate of 120 fps ensures that the OLED monitor is a true reflection of what your camera will capture.Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
The touchscreen live view 1.04m-dot 3.0-inch LCD is perfect for monitoring Full HD 1080 video. The vari-angle screen helps you shoot at high and low angles for a unique perspective, or to shoot self-portraits and group photos.Intuitive Touch Operation
A new touch interface allows you to quickly set AF points and take photos with a tap via the Touch Shutter release. Image review and operation is easy thanks to one and two-finger touch gestures. Smudge resistant coatings minimise fingerprints on the screen keeping it bright and clear for your photo and video taking.Tactile Manual Controls
Manual control dials bring the cameras ergonomics and usability to the next level. Learn to use your camera intuitively with a dedicated exposure compensation dial, customisable front dial for aperture or shutter speeds, a control ring and control dial for easily accessible direct control of key shooting settings.Instantly Share Your Favourite Photographs and Videos
The Canon PowerShot G5 X digital camera features integrated WiFi and Dynamic NFC connectivity making it easier to share than ever. Transfer photos and movies to your smart device then upload them directly to your favourite social media networks.
Product Code: CanonG5X
Image Sensor
Type |
1.0 type back-illuminated CMOS |
Effective Pixels |
Approx. 20.2M (Aspect ratio 3:2) (10) |
Effective / Total Pixels |
Approx. 20.9M |
Colour Filter Type |
Primary Colour |
Image Processor
Type |
DIGIC 6 with iSAPS technology |
Lens
Focal Length |
8.8 – 36.8 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 100 mm) |
Zoom |
Optical 4.2x ZoomPlus 8.4x Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.6x or 2.0x (1)) Combined approx. 17x |
Maximum f/number |
f/1.8 - f/2.8 |
Construction |
11 elements in 9 groups (1 double sided aspherical lens, 1 single sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens and 1 UD lens) |
Image Stabilisation |
Yes (lens-shift type), approx. 3-stop (9). Intelligent IS with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS |
Focusing
Type |
TTL |
AF System/ Points |
AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed centre) |
AF Modes |
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE (5), Touch AF |
AF Point Selection |
Size (Normal, Small) |
AF Lock |
Yes, via customisable buttons |
AF Assist Beam |
Yes |
Manual Focus |
Yes, plus MF Peaking |
Focus Bracketing |
Yes |
Closest Focusing Distance |
5 cm (Wide) from front of lens 40 cm (Tele) from front of lens |
Exposure Control
Metering modes |
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Touch AF frame) |
AE Lock |
Yes, via customisable buttons |
Exposure Compensation |
+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments Manual and automatic dynamic range correction Automatic shadow correction ND Filter (3-stop) On/ Auto/ Off (12) |
AEB |
1/3 – 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments |
ISO sensitivity |
125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800 (11) AUTO ISO: 125 - 12800 (possible to set Max. ISO speed and rate of change) |
Shutter
Speed |
1 – 1/2000 sec. (factory default) 1/8 - 1/2000 sec. (Movie Mode) BULB, 30 – 1/2000 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode) |
White Balance
Type |
TTL |
Settings |
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2 Multi-area WB correction available in Smart Auto White Balance Compensation Colour adjustment in Star mode |
Colour Matrix
Type |
sRGB |
Viewfinder |
EVF (0.39 type), Approx. 2,360K dots, OLED |
Viewfinder / Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
Eyepoint / Dioptre Correction |
Approx. 22 mm (from eyepiece lens centre) -3.0 to +1 m-1 (dioptre) |
LCD Monitor
Monitor |
Vari-angle 7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Capacitive type |
Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
Brightness |
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD |
Flash
Modes |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
Slow Sync Speed |
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. |
Red-Eye Reduction |
Yes |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE, Safety FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
Flash Exposure Lock |
Yes |
Manual Power Adjustment |
3 levels with internal flash (up to 19 levels with external EX Speedlites 270EX II, 320EX, 430EX, 430EX II. 22 levels with 430EX III-RT, 580EX II and 600EX-RT (2)) |
Second Curtain Synchronisation |
Yes |
Built-in Flash Range |
50 cm – 7.0 m (W) / 50 cm – 4.0 m (T) |
External Flash |
E-TTL with EX series Speedlites (2) Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
Shooting
Modes |
Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect), Movie |
Modes in Movie |
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), Standard, Program AE, Manual, Portrait, Nostalgic, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Short Clip, iFrame Movie |
Photo Effects |
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
Drive modes |
Single, Auto Drive, Continuous, Continuous with AF, Self-Timer |
Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 5.9 shots/sec (8) with AF: Approx. 4.4 shots/sec (all speeds are until memory card becomes full) (3)(4) |
Recording Pixels / Compression
Image Size |
3:2 - (RAW, L) 5472 x 3648, (M1) 4320 x 2880, (M2) 2304 x 1536, (S) 720 x 480 4:3 - (RAW, L) 4864 x 3648, (M1) 3840 x 2880, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480 16:9 - (RAW, L) 5472 x 3080, (M1) 4320 x 2432, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 720 x 408 1:1 - (RAW, L) 3648 x 3648, (M1) 2880 x 2880, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480 Resize available in playback (M2, S) for JPEG images |
Compression |
RAW, Superfine, Fine |
Movies |
(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 fps (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 / 25 fps (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 / 25 fps Star Time-Lapse Movie (Full HD) 29.97 / 25 / 14.99 / 12.5 fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6 / 3 / 1.5 fps Hybrid Auto (HD) 29.97 / 25 fps iFrame Movie (Full HD) 29.97 / 25 fps |
Movie Length |
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (6) (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour (4) (Star Time-Lapse Movie) up to 128 sec |
File Types
Still Image Type |
JPEG compression (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF ver. 1.1 compliant), RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), RAW+JPEG |
Movies |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] iFrame |
Direct Print
Canon Printers |
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge |
PictBridge |
Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN) |
Other Features
GPS |
GPS via Mobile (linked to a compatible smartphone) |
Red-Eye Correction |
Yes, during shooting and playback |
My Camera / My Menu |
My Menu customisation available |
Intelligent Orientation Sensor |
Yes |
Histogram |
Yes, live histogram |
Playback zoom |
Yes, enabled in 10 steps |
Self Timer |
Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom |
Menu Languages |
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew |
Interface
Computer |
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) DIGITAL connector |
Other |
HDMI Micro Connector Remote Switch Connector |
Computer/Other |
Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support (7) |
Memory Card
Type |
SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible) |
Supported Operating System
PC & Macintosh |
Windows 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 (14) Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 For Wi-Fi connection to a PC: Windows 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 For Image Transfer Utility: Windows 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 |
Software
Other |
CameraWindow DC Map Utility Image Transfer Utility Camera Connect available on iOS and Android devices |
Image Manipulation |
Digital Photo Professional for RAW development |
Power Source
Batteries |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied) |
Battery life |
Approx. 210 shots Aprrox. 215 shots with in-built EVF Eco mode approx. 320 shots Approx. 240 min. playback |
A/C Power Supply |
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110 Charging via USB available with Compact Power Adaptor CA-DC30 (13) |
Accessories
Cases / Straps |
Camera Jacket DCC-1850 Neck Strap NS-DC12 PowerShot Accessory Organizer |
Flash |
Canon Speedlite (including 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 580EX, 580EX II and 600EX-RT (2)) Speedlite Transmitter (ST-E3-RT, ST-E2) Speedlite bracket SB-E2 Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
Remote Controller/ Switch |
Remote Switch RS-60E3 |
Power Supply & Battery Chargers |
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110, Compact Power Adaptor CA-DC30, Battery Charger CB-2LHE |
Other |
Interface cable IFC-600PCU |
Physical Specifications
Operating Environment |
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity |
Dimensions (WxHxD) |
112.4 x 76.4 x 44.2 mm |
Weight |
Approx. 377 g (including battery and memory card) |
Footnotes
PowerShot G5 X
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated. Subject to change without notice.(1) Depending on the image size selected.(2) Not all functions of the flash are supported.(3) Under conditions where the flash does not fire.(4) Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.(5) Some settings limit availability.(6) The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.(7) Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts(8) Sustained continuous shooting function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject.(9) Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.(10) Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.(11) ISO sensitivity denotes Recommended Exposure Index(12) Auto ND Filter not available in Movie Mode.(13) Charging via USB requires Interface Cable IFC-600PCU (Sold separately) or similar cable with USB Micro-B to USB type-A connectors(14) Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice

This product comes with a
24 month Australian warranty
from Canon Australia
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