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4.25out of 5
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Manufacturer code0510C001
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About the Canon PowerShot G5 X
Canon 0510C001 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel: 20.2 MP; image sensor size: 1"; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 0510C001. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Canon PowerShot G5 X, the recorded details include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel (approx.): 20.2 MP; sensor type: CMOS. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Camera type
- Compact camera
- Megapixels (approx.)
- 20.2 MP
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Image sensor size
- 1"
- Maximum image resolution
- 5472 x 3648 pixels
- Maximum video resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
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Photography Blog
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 4 Nov 2026
Camera Labs
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 4 Nov 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 26 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 3 Nov 2026
TechRadar
5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 3 Nov 2026
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Amateur Photographer
Canon PowerShot G5 X – Hands-on First Look
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Review – Canon Powershot G5 X
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West Sussex Portrait Photographer
Canon G5X Field Review | Autofocus & Depth of Field
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Canon G5X Review: Compact Camera
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Canon PowerShot G5 X
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Canon PowerShot G5 X specifications
Manufacturer code: 0510C001 · Icecat product 30591079 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 20.2 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor size | 1" |
| Maximum image resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 4.2x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Weight | 353 g |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Audio system | stereo |
| Audio formats supported | LC-AAC |
Display7 details
| Display | TFT |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen size | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 1040000 pixels |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Vari-angle LCD display | Yes |
| Viewfinder screen size | 0.39" |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC 6 |
Camera, image & video46 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 16:9 - L: 5472 x 3080; M: 4320 x 2432, 1920 x 1080; S: 720 x 408 3:2 - L: 5472 x 3648, M: 4320 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, S: 720 x 480 4:3 - L: 4864 x 3648, M: 3840 x 2880, 2048 x 1536, S: 640 x 480 1:1 - L: 3648 x 3648; M: 2880 x 2880, 1536 x 1536; S: 480 x 480 |
|---|---|
| Image stabilizer location | Lens |
| Total megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| Image formats supported | JPG, Raw |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 8.8 - 36.8 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 24 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 100 mm |
| Minimum aperture number | 1.8 |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 11/9 |
| Extra/Smart zoom | 8.4x |
| Combined zoom | 17x |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) object detection | Face |
| Normal focusing range (tele) | 0.4 - ∞ |
| Normal focusing range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ |
| Normal focusing range | 0.05 - ∞ |
| Macro focusing range (wide) | 0.05 - 0.5 m |
| Auto Mode focusing range (tele) | 0.4 - ∞ |
| Auto Mode focusing range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.05 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) points | 31 |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 125 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 12800 |
| ISO sensitivity | 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800 |
| Light exposure modes | Auto, Manual |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock | Yes |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/2000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 30 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Flash exposure compensation | Yes |
| Flash exposure correction | ±2EV (1/3 EV step) |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Video formats supported | AVC, H.264, MPEG4 |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater |
| Camera playback | Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show |
| Image editing | Crop, Resizing, Rotating |
| Camera file system | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, Raw |
Connections & wireless7 details
| USB version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB connector | Micro-USB B |
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI connector type | Micro |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Data network | Not supported |
Power & battery7 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 210 shots |
| Battery type | NB-13L |
| Battery recharge time | 5 h |
| Weight (including battery) | 377 g |
| Battery charger included | Yes |
| Power source type | Battery |
Controls & features2 details
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 112.4 mm |
| Depth | 44.2 mm |
| Height | 76.4 mm |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Supported aspect ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Bundled software | CameraWindow DC Map Utility Image Transfer Utility Camera Connect Digital Photo Professional |
Further product details17 details
| Number of aspheric elements | 2 |
|---|---|
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 7 m |
| Flash range (tele) | 0.5 - 4 m |
| Flash sync-speed | 1/2000 s |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Field of view | 100% |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Fireworks, Night landscape, Portrait, Sports, Landscape |
| Shooting modes | Aperture priority, Lens priority, Manual, Shutter priority |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Hand strap | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories3 details
| Manual focusing range (tele) | 0.4 - ∞ |
|---|---|
| Manual focusing range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ |
| Batteries included | Yes |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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