CanonPowerShot G5 X Digital Camera w/ 1 Inch Sensor and Built-in viewfinder - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black)

I have used this G5X and two previous small Canons (a G12 and a G14) as travel cameras, avoiding the weight and bulk of my DSLRs. Positive features: 1) Outstanding image quality for the size of the camera; even high ISOs are workable, especially shooting Raws and applying noise reduction in post. 2) The sensor is big enough, and the lens is fast enough, that some DSLR-like foreground/background focal separation is possible when desired. 3) Any kind of viewfinder is MUCH better than trying to see what you're doing on the sunlit LCD of a "flat camera," and the electronic viewfinder on the G5X is very good, giving a bright image and necessary shooting information. 4) I found battery life to be adequate; I helped it by shooting mostly with the LCD closed, since I always prefer the viewfinder; and I carry two batteries, though I never needed to swap them during a day of shooting. 5) It took a pretty hard hit (so did I at the time) and was not impaired in any way. Now, something to be careful of: The camera is so small that it can be challenging to avoid inadvertently mis-setting some of the controls, particularly the big front ring and the top-mounted exposure compensation dial. These are not deeply detented, and light pressure will move them. I accidentally took some shots at ISO 12800 because that's one click away from "Auto." You can turn off the front ring (and the smaller front finger-wheel) in any of the several shooting modes, but these controls are darned useful, so for me it comes down adjusting my ergonomics to the camera rather than visa-versa. Overall, a very good camera that gave me results out of proportion to its size and weight.

I have had this camera for a few weeks at this point, and I am very happy with it. The PowerShot G5 X is loaded with features and options, almost overwhelmingly so. The pictures are sharp and striking, and the camera does almost all of the work. Even if you just shoot on the Auto setting, you will get some terrific pictures. When I use the camera with my old Canon SpeedLite 420 EX flash and bounce the light off the ceiling, the subjects of my pictures just glow. Let's not kid ourselves – every camera reflects a series of compromises. With the G5 X, you get a fine camera with lots of features, but the camera is so small that it is a little too easy to hit the wrong dial or button. The SpeedLite weighs more than the camera itself, and this makes it a bit awkward to use them together. As others have noted, the camera's battery is small and runs down quickly, so it is necessary to buy at least one back-up battery if you are going to do a day of shooting. Still, all of these are things that I can live with, so I am very pleased with this camera.

I purchased this camera after an incredible amount of research comparing DSLRs and other mirrorless cameras along with other cameras of sensors of various sizes. I had many different requirements I was trying to fill including image quality, decent zoom, ease of use, and most importantly, size. My main need was to have a camera to carry in my hydration pack while hiking or mountain biking, with trips lasting up to 6 hours, making every pound and cubic inch of space count. However, I wanted to share this camera with my family because I can't justify buying a camera just for one purpose, so I had to make sure ease of use was also there so anyone could use it for family trips, events, etc. I'm not a photographer at all, so I'll go over each feature this camera specifically had that I liked and why I went for it over other similar cameras.Size: This thing is small. Little bigger than the G7x and the RX100's, but that's what you pay for with the EVF. It's not pocketable in jeans, especially with the flash/EVF assembly protruding up top, but it will definitely not take much space in my hydration pack or a ladies pocketbook. It could also fit in baggy cargo pants/shorts in the summer. For this reason, it beat out all the DSLR's, even the SL1. I did consider the EOS M3, but its lack of lens selection covering a zoom range similar to this one stopped me from getting it.Sensor: 1" is obviously better than most compact cameras but it's 1/3 the size of APS-C mirrorless cameras. In looking through G7x images on Flickr (same sensor/lens, G5x is too new to have too many photos), I felt those images were good enough for me. Paired with the extensive customization ont his camera along with the viewfinder, I felt that I could achieve decent enough photos good enough for me. The photos on flickr are actually pretty impressive.Touchscreen: Maybe it's just me, but I absolutely need a touchscreen to select AF points on any camera, along with the rest of my family who will be using the camera. We're all just too used to it, especially with smartphone camera apps, and scrolling around with a D-pad like on the Sony A6000 or RX100 cameras was something I couldn't imagine me anyone else that'll use the camera doing.Zoom: This camera has a little extra zoom than the G9x and RX100 III and IV, which was a plus for me. I know the Sony's are slightly sharper especially in corners, but after extensive pixel peeping and huge images on various digi cam review sites, I decided it this camera suited me better for all the reasons in this review. I should mention here that I highly debated the EOS M3, but the lack of a lens that covered the same zoom range of this camera killed it for me. Along with the pop-up flash that would not work for my mom (see below).No lenses to change: This might be a surprise for some people, but I just wanted a camera that wouldn't even let me waste time and money on other lenses. Plus, we've previously had a NEX5 which became unusable due to various people accidentally popping off the lens resulting in a lens error that Sony wouldn't fix.Flash location: I like that it's up and center and on top. Vs the RX100 cameras or G7x/G9x. On those, I personally don't mind that the flash pops up exactly where your left finger happens to be, but my mom said whenever she has other people at events take pictures with her past cameras, it just doesn't work out because the flash pops up into their fingers, they push it back in, etc, and mass confusion ensues. On this camera, not only is the flash easy to lift up and out of the way, but there is a handy exposure dial that easily brightens the photo (in portrait/non-auto modes) to not even need flash.EVF: I know this is a big thing people wanted in the G7x. Well, here it is, along with a $200 bump in price, so take it how you will. I suppose it will be helpful in the sunlight, I'm just not that experienced to know or care too much. If my mom was okay with the pop-up flash, I would've gone with the G7x. I know it's a lot more money, but its worth it if it will actually be useable.A few cons:- This camera is pricey, even with the recent mild drop in price. However, it does come out roughly similar to the price of the G7x + the external Canon electronic view finder, so it's reasonable.- I feel like in all the time since the G7x has been out, canon could have improved the camera more than simply popping an EVF/center flash/hotshoe on the G5x.- Maybe it's just my unit, but the camera screen randomly turns off for no reason, and it takes a few button presses to wake it up. I've made sure it's not just my fingers activating the proximity sensor for the EVF. A few times, the camera has just turned off during these hiccups. A slight annoyance, seems like it can be fixed in firmware update

Una cámara increible, muy buena calidad de fotos y video además de lo portatil que es.Su construcción de primera calidad.

Very easy to handle with one hand which is most important to me.Small enough to put in a pocket.Takes very good pictures and offers lots of features.

Travail

La cámara es buena, práctica y justo lo que buscaba. Respecto al envío, sólo tendría que decir que me enviaron la caja dentro de otra caja pero sin las debidas medidas de seguridad en caso de un impacto. La caja de la cámara no estaba sellada, por otra parte, pero todo dentro estaba impecable.

too bad it isn't weather proof..