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What is the Sensor Size of Canon PowerShot G5 X
Canon PowerShot G5 X
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Canon PowerShot G5 X has a 1" sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and sensor area of 116.16mm2.

It is 187% smaller than the average Large sensor compact sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions). Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

Read our detailed Canon G5 X Review

Large Sensor Compact cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Large Sensor Compact cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Canon G5 X competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the G5 X.


Zeiss ZX1

Compare G5 X vs ZX1

37 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
35 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #69
Rank in Compact Cameras: #4

Zeiss ZX1
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Leica Q2

Compare G5 X vs Q2

47 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
28 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #34
Rank in Compact Cameras: #1

Leica Q2
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 90
Sports
Daily 90
Landscape

Leica Q

Compare G5 X vs Q Typ 116

24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
28 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #66
Rank in Compact Cameras: #3

Leica Q
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 90
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony RX1R II

Compare G5 X vs RX1R II

42 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
35 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #61
Rank in Compact Cameras: #2

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X100T

Compare G5 X vs X100T

16 MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
35 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #177
Rank in Compact Cameras: #10

Fujifilm X100T
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Ricoh GR II

Compare G5 X vs GR II

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
28 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #366
Rank in Compact Cameras: #38

Ricoh GR II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 94
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Leica X-U

Compare G5 X vs X-U

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
35 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #464
Rank in Compact Cameras: #45

Leica X-U
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sigma DP2 Quattro

Compare G5 X vs DP2 Quattro

20 MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
45 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #463
Rank in Compact Cameras: #46

Sigma DP2 Quattro
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm XF10

Compare G5 X vs XF10

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
28 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #224
Rank in Compact Cameras: #23

Fujifilm XF10
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X100F

Compare G5 X vs X100F

24 MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
35 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #176
Rank in Compact Cameras: #12

Fujifilm X100F
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon G5 X
Does the Canon G5 X have Image Stabilization?
Does the Canon G5 X have RAW support?
Does the Canon G5 X have Weather Sealing?
Does the Canon G5 X have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Canon G5 X?
What is the Sensor Size of Canon G5 X?
is the Canon G5 X a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Canon G5 X have Touch Screen?
Does the Canon G5 X have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon G5 X?
What is the Weight of Canon G5 X?
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