MR. INFORMAL I was waiting for this release, but you’re right, it should have a mic input. I still want it though for other features. I need to think this through. Lol
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Gordon, don't know if it was intentional in script but around 4:32 ish and 7:25 ish the video seems to be the same. I thought my video looped for a seconds.
@@jonuiuc1 I only had a very brief time with the cameras so didn't get to record as much b-roll footage as I wanted, so yes, there's a few repeats. The end section is a summary too, so repeats the key points.
Canon is playing games, to keep 2 cameras legitimate enough, but not letting canceling one or another out... All Sony needs is a mic output and it owns this lane ~
Yeah if their going to be this similar now they should just do one with a viewfinder and one without. That is enough for two dif models and price points IMO. No mic jack for the video guys is just stupid.
Got myself this puppy for Christmas over the RX100VII due to the faster lens and better (to me) color science and superior ergonomics, this will be my carry everywhere and travel shooter and it will allow me to relegate my chunky 70D to strictly portrait and long range telephoto shootings. Great video review mate!
Wow glad I just purchased a refurbished G5x Mk1 on an amazon prime sale. I have to have the flip screen and the macro performance G1x does not meet my needs. I could care less about 4k as i want this for pics. I'm sure this will perform better but at $370 Can vs what will probably be $900+Can for this I don't think I made the wrong decision.
I just ordered one of these refurbished from Canon. After finally getting a chance to look at it in-hand, comparing with the G7Xiii and the Sony RX100vii, I was convinced to take the plunge. But I have to say that one of the key features, as a long time eyeglass wearer, was the DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT on the top of the pop-up viewfinder! I don’t have to remove my glasses to use it, which I did with the RX100 and others. Just hoping that the zoom range works for me, coming from a LUMIX LX7. Time will tell. I’ve waited a long time for a pocket camera upgrade. Thanks, Gordon. Brilliant as always.
Hi Gordon, I bought a Fuji X-E3 recently (together with XF18mm f2.0, XF27mm f2.8 and XF50mm f2.0) because I really wanted to try the Fuji ecosystem after hearing a lot of good things about it (as a JPEG shooter, film simulations and all the possibilities to tweak the JPEGs looked very appealing to me). I chose the X-E3 for budget and size reasons… as a happy owner of a Sony RX10 mk4, I was looking for something smaller which was performing better in low light/bokeh. I sold my RX100 mk5 to buy the Fuji. I never enjoyed its ergonomics… In the past I’ve also had some other cameras: Canon G1X Mk1 & Mk2, and a Sony A6500. As you can see, I am some kind of non-interchangeable lens lover, and it is still the case. Fuji X-E3 was my second attempt to the ILC world (after the A6500) and I am not enjoying it too much. But what worries me even more, I am not enjoying the X-E3… Autofocus is not good at all, at least in medium-low light (maybe on a sunny day it is), or I am not being able to make it work. In summary, I am thinking on selling my Fuji kit and buy a compact zoom camera. As I’ve seen you are/have been a Fuji owner, and also have owned many compact cameras, I would like your advice on which compact camera to buy. There are my priorities: - Good/reliable autofocus (I am more a photographer than video shooter, but I do occasionally family videos) - Compact size (it doesn’t have to be a very small camera, but for sure not a DSLR-like, as I already have a fantastic RX10 mk4 there) - Good low light performance - Bright zoom lens (I’ve learnt I don’t like a fix lens when using my Fuji primes) These are the options I am considering: - Canon G1X Mk3 (big sensor, dual pixel, manual controls) - Canon G5X (longer focal range, bright lens) - Panasonic LX100 Mk2 (big sensor, manual controls, bright lens) - Panasonic LX10/15 (bright lens, manual controls) Which would be your pick between these 4? Any other better option?
What a shame. The mic input should be standard by now. Thank you for calling it out on the G5X and their top G1X! All great cams for their category. But in 2019 Canon is still behind. Would have liked to have seen video and audio demo. Great initial review 👍
It was a busy day, wasn't it? Canon camera w/o dual pixel AF? What are they thinking? We don't need another Panasonic cameras. Camera manufacturers make dedicated effort to not satisfy every demand we may have.
I somehow like it. Using a Canon powershot G15 since years as backup camera with 5 times f1.8-2.8 zoom and smaller sensor this finally seems to be a good update for me. dont laught - but 4.2 was not really enough. 5 times is just perfect. and i guess with the again very good f/1.8-2.8 Lens its perfect and better then some aps-c cameras with standard lens. i am very curious. only points - the battery live time wont come close to the g15 wich survives hundreds of shots of ... and the hot shoe.. wich i used for a remote control - never used a flash ( not even the integrated one ) .
I've just bought this camera and it has some + and -, as everything. First thing which shocked me is how small it actually is, I didn't expect it beying so small, if I knew that, I would probably buy Panasonic. 🙂 Viewfinder is very small, which I expected, but it's still usefull, but when I look into my Panasonic G80, it's really massive difference. What is good is that I don't have any problems with using that viewfinder with my glasses as someone mentioned in reviews, it's not different from other modern viewfinders, you see it even with glasses, which is not really thing for many old DLSR or analog compact cameras, where I see literally nothing with my glasses on, so that's + for modern cameras. To be honest, I didn't really tested picture quality yet, body looks good and solid, you can let finder opened if you want, it works same as on other cameras, there is sensor which turns it on (and viewfinder sensor works really great, better than on my previous Panasonic G7), or you can set it to manual which works like that when you open finder, it automaticaly turns LCD off which I really like because most of the time when you just taking pictures, you don't need that big LCD screen if you are using finder, it only eats battery. Finder is always turning off automaticaly after few seconds, which is good, it turns on so fast that you barely notice it was off when you put your eye there. It's not that bad for such a small camera, but to be honest, I expected much more settings, as I am used to from my Panasonic G80 and G7 before, I don't know if this is just a Canon thing or it's only this small camrea, but I miss many things I am used to from my bigger camera, for example set main LCD as stat display which shows time, iso etc...not live view all the time, which eats battery and makes sensore hot. Yes, this camera is noticably warm after some time of using it, it's not a big deal, I don't mean hot like really hot, but you feel it, it's warm. Autofocus.....well, I expected it beying little better, it has really problem with catching on one color objects in worse light. I believe that picture quality will be ok, as I already saw on pictures in many reviews I saw. But as I said on the start, I would probably pick Panasonic now, because it's bigger and there is (I hope) more settings as I am used to from other Panasonic cameras. I had to turn off touch on this Canon, because camera is so small, that I just can't manipulate with that without accidentaly touch the screen time to time, which is really anoying. When I am taking pictures (no video, no taking from tripod) with my G80, I have closed display most of the time which solves all problems with eating battery and accidental touches. But I understand that make it on such small camera is not that simple. Brightness of lens is going as I expected, there is 1.8 on widest focal, but when you zoom, it jumps to like 2.5-2.8 very fast, but I expected that, it's still better than basic lenses for DLSR. One thing I really love on this camera is when you close your fnder, it looks like some random camera with small sensor, you they allow you to concerts and festivals with that, "big" cameras are mostly banned on such events now. There is one settings which I really like about this camera - you can set how long times can camera set automaticaly, normaly, it tends to use more careful times (shorter), but I know that I have good hands and I can hold longer time, also this camera has pretty good stabilisation, so you definitely can use times like 1/20s on wide or 1/60 on 120mm from your hadn, which means that you can take picture with lower iso. Many cameras are too careful and set too short times in situations where it's not really needed, so I am glad that you can force automatics to use shorter or longer times if you want, ofcourse, you can shot in time priority mode, but I prefer Av mode in like 90% of all situations. BTW, even when I am not really interested in making videos, it's really sad that camera doesn't have mic jack, it can mean that they really believe in quality of integrated mic/mics or they just want you to buy different camera for some reason.
PS: There is one thing which I really hate about this camera - you can't use your standard big camera neck belt because holes in camera are too small for installing it there, I don't understand it, if it is so small, they should add some rings like for keys as standard accessories or something else which could solve that. I want to carry it on neck as I am used to, so I have to solve this problem somehow. PS2: Camera is much slower than big cameras, when you take a picture, there is like 1 second lag in finder or LCD screen, you can feel that it's saving picture on card or something, it's not a big deal, but I was used to see taken picture after I take it immediately after I press trigger, which doesn't really work here, so I turned this feater off completely.
I am torn between the G5X Mark ii and the G1X Mark iii. My wife and I will simply use the camera for hiking, paddling, and images on our trips. Video is not of much interest. Having it is certainly nice, however I expected use of video will be minimal if at all. I am leaning toward the G5X Mark ii, but I would certainly appreciate your thoughts on our choice. MANY THANKS!!!
I got my brand spanking new RX-100 5A for about 200 USD off, not even 10 days ago. This seems compelling but the price drop for the RX-100 5A and the lack of PDAF as well as the amazing HFR modes on the Sony make it a better buy.
I'm sad about the design changes as well. I want these upgrades for the original G5X. That camera is so nice, it has a real viewfinder. This bums me out big time. Now it's all up to who has the best image quality and best low light performance. G5x Mark II, G7x Mark III, Sony Rx100 Va, or Sony Rx100 VII. Witch one will give you the most DSLR pictures I wonder. Great review Gordon, I'm with you, I want to see a upgraded G1x to a Mark IIII with these specs. I would gladly pay the $1200 price if they put these specs into that gorgeous APSC G5x G1x Mark III body. Maybe they will fix the G1x Mark III to make it better so we can keep that body with a true viewfinder.
Meh. Ditching control wheels and flashmount. Just no. I want something like a Nikon P7800 with a bigger sensor. Those had great manual controls with three wheels and two function buttons.
no Phase Detect AF is a big let down - it is 2019 and as you brought out - most likely the Sony RX100 4 sensor - Sony to release a RX product in next few days - they are already using Phase Detect for some time - The real issue for me is the focal range on the RX100 VA - only 24-70mm - vs Canon is giving us 24-105/120 which is much more usable focal length and with same aperture of f1.8-2.8 why can't Sony give us that ?? then yes - crazy that Canon has Mic in on the G7X but not the more expensive G5X - crazy these camera makers are just not listening to the users 100% - they seem to love to leave something out - Panasonic is due to upgrade the LX10 but for sure it will not include Phase Detect AF - I am sure they will just do like Canon - use old Sony sensors - time for Canon and Panasonic to make their own 1 inch sensors - not to be dependent on what old stuff Sony is willing to sell them - If we see something new from Panasonic it will be the same - Old Sony sensors - I suspect Sony will make a big jump with a new 1 inch sensor stacked BSI with Phase Detect and EYE and live object tracking like that of the A6400 - leaving Canon and Panasonic well behind - But I wish Sony would upgrade their RX100 xx with a new 24-120 lens F1.8-2.8 with Touch LCD - design fixed EVF with the A6400 AF and new battery and different texture on body for a better grip I guess one can dream :)
Shame it's not a better G7XmkIII. And that it has lost its previous formfactor (with a vari-angle screen, proper EVF and hotshoe) which would've made it perfect (in combination with a 3.5mm mic-in/livestreaming). Not to mention the lack of 24p and DPAF/PDAF or the 10 min restriction in 4K. Then again... it's Canon. They're always playing the segmentation game and crippling cameras forcing you into higher tier cameras when you want/need certain features. Though even then you're never 'getting it all' which is a shame. They're also just about always playing 'catching up', now finally adding 4K (I'm surprised it's cropless) and hardly ever leading the pack with innovation (like here they're re-using an older sensor from the competition). But... it's difficult to argue that Canon cameras 'just work' and are easy to use. Especially regarding the CZcams community where one really just literally wants to 'point and shoot' and not deal with the technicalities of it all. Over a decade ago the YT community weapon of choice were the small Flip cams by Cisco (UltraHD/MinoHD), after that it pretty much became the G7X-series. Their package is just allround and easy enough to have such a massive following. Most notably for vloggers: the screen flips up so they can monitor themselves, the AF is somewhat decent, the onboard mic with adhesive windfurry attached sounds okay-ish and the stabilization works rather well compared to some of the competition. The lens itself also has a really usable range and more importantly the sensitivity at that range is really respectable with its f/1.8-2.8 (the mentioned G1XmkIII for example only has 3x zoom and falls off from f/2.8 to 5.6, kinda defeating the purpose of the somewhat bigger sensor; or the RX100 VI with its versatile 24-200mm range but f/2.8-4.5 sensitivity). In the end the G7X-series always made for a great portable allround all-in-1 camera. That's been the charm all along, just bring your G7XmkII with you... if you don't end up using it that day, fine... if an oppertunity to capture some footage does come up... you've got it with you. For those moments when you just need something more than what your cameraphone can give you. I mean... sure you can take an 80D with RØDE VideoMic Pro+ and Joby Gorillapod with you wherever you go... but it gets a bit bulky and cumbersome. Same reason a BMPCC4K with rigging, external monitor, storage, power, audio, lighting etc is way overkill for vlogging, even if they fitted a record button as such that it is easy to hit when holding it in selfie mode. Just use the appropriate equipment for the right scenarios. Regarding resolution, 1080p rather than 4K didn't bother people too much... after all, on CZcams content is king. 1080p only also meant it you'd cut through it like butter with any editor. People generally like the Canon colorscience applied to imagery, so doesn't need much tweaking in post at all, usually looks at the organic softer side than brittle modern oversharpened cellphone footage. You'd pretty much be set introducing a slight hint of sharpness back into the footage, drop a curve on top of the footage and call it a day. This all means a dang quick post process allowing CZcamsrs to upload content whilst it is still fresh. I'm glad there's an update though. I had great hopes the LX100mkII would've incorporated everything to take the reign, but it was a hardly worthy miserable update. In the same fashion the RX100 VA was just a slight twist on the original V and the VI wasn't much of a successor as it was a variation within the range offering a model with a wider zoomrange (at the cost of sensitivity). The original V stems from the same year as the G7XmkII. In Sony years that actually means it's ancient. Whatever happened to Sony launching an updated model ever half year? And where is the A7SmkIII? Anyways, Sony cams always struggled whether premium compact or APS-C iLC. Wrong focus if you ask me: combining a tiny miniature body and trying to do the craziest specs. That looks nice on paper... in practice... not so great. Overheating, poor ergonomics, lack of ports and usability and such. This is how the seemingly lacklustre G7X-series managed to keep its importance throughout the years! Again... as much as I hate Canon for crippling cameras and lack innovation, they do the basics right and their cameras once again 'just work'. Been a while since I personally owned a Canon camera though. Last one must've been their PowerShot SX1 IS (one of the first ever cameras to do 1080p). I hacked that one with CHDK to open up some more advanced options like running scripts. From that one I transitioned into interchangeable lens camera systems with the GH2 and later a bunch of other predominantly Panasonic cameras. But I think I've got to give the G7XmkIII a shot here. Would've liked the EVF, even if pop-up (in january I wanted a camera for my South Africa trip and bought a Sony HX99 travelzoom with pop-up EVF, it's better than nothing!) and the added range (5x VS 4.2x zoom; same sensitivity) but the benefits of the G7XmkIII and its lower price might just be the way to go. Again... bummer that we can't have everything, but it's Canon, we really shouldn't have expected anything else from them...
Shiznuts Canon clearly favours the YT vloggers over the photo enthousiasts. Commercially understandable, probably, but still a crying shame for the afficionados. The perfect compact is still not out there. RX100: terrible ergonomics and no manual controls. G5X mark II: not enough manual controls, ludicrous pop-up EVF. G7X mark III: not enough manual controls, no EVF. G1X mark III: slow lens, no 4K video. Lumix LX100 mark II: no tilt screen, so-so resolution. Fuji X100F and Ricoh GR III: no zoomlens, no tilt screen. Sigh...
i like this camera, my only issue is that nearly all the indoor photos are at ISO 6400 (even @ f1.8)... i shoot in Av mode and without the flash... I'm sure my old sony rx100 Va never had this issue...
G7X III - no EVF, but mic-input and youtube live-streaming, G5X II - EVF, no min-input, no youtube live-streaming, longer 24-120mm lens. I like the G5X II more, but no mic-input means no buy from me. Sigh.
What would you get between this, the G7Xiii, or the Sony RX100VA for pocketable low light pictures, macro and general street/vacation photography. Do you think the weaker phase detection in the cameras would be a problem? Video is secondary to good photo quality, especially not getting blurry images in low light.
Have you covered the autofocus differences between G7x M3 abd G5X M2 ? Or are they identical ? Thanks very much. There are a number of complaints about the G7X poor focussing !! Apparently Canon is aware of it. Is it true ?
What about the FLASH!!!! Seriously that is a large oversight to miss any description or video of the flash. Can I angle it? or is it a direct flash? In other words can I bounce it? The Canon G7X Mark II can only bounce the flash at 45 degrees. If the mark III or this G5X mark II can to 90 degree bounce flash that will be the tipping point for me to upgrade. I was really looking forward to dual pixel. Without that I don't know I will upgrade. Thank you for mentioning the ND filter. Also a great feature that is sometimes missed.
Gordon would you not get 24fps if you put it on NTSC, but how do these 2 new pocket rockets compare to the RX100VA in terms of image Qaulity and noise as I think they must be only compared to the RX100VA due to the f1.8 Lens.
Would you take this over the new Sony RX100 M7? Canon has better colors, it’s bigger than Sony RX100 series, & better menu. The only con is the high price. For same price I could buy Panasonic LX100 M2. Your thoughts?
I would prefer some very compact camera with 1" sensor, but with good finder, I don't need display at all, on my Panasonic G80, I have display almost always closed.
@@cameralabs Thanks for reply, I am still considering G5X Mark II or RX100 VA, but it's very expensive in my country, RX100 VA is for like 1000 eur which I don't know if I want to pay for that, I think I will visist some camera store and look on it.
@@cameralabs I know about VI and VII (VII is even much more expensive) but I don't like that lens, I prefer 1.8-2.8 like VA or older have. It is really massive difference with only 1" sensor, 2.8-4.5 is still not that bad compared to basic DLSR lenses, but taking pictures with iso 600 or 1000 in low light is really difference with these smaller sensors. I have one 1.7 solid lens for my Panasonic and that results in low light are significantly better than with basic 3.5-something lens. I don't understand why newer generation of profi compacts have worse aperture number and it cost double price of previous model, I don't really unerstand this price policy.
If you are not shooting for broadcast, is there any reason to not use PAL settings, with any camera? I use PAL settings. What happens if someone in North America decides it would like to broadcast it on their TV?
In countries that use AC mains power like Australia, New Zealand and Japan, fluorescent lights flicker when shot in 60p or 30p. This isn't a problem in countries that use DC power, like America. But shoot in America with 25p or 50p and you might run into problems with flickering light footage.
@@raksh9 my Canon cameras have an antiflicker feature. I just turn it on, and AFAIK it's fixed. I don't think I have any fluorescent lights here, they're all LED. My Panasonic Lumix DMC G9 has an antiflicker feature, I just turn it on and choose the frequency. I prefer the Canon implementation, but it's there. I do know I see no problem with any content from CZcams, Vimeo etc, nor with TV programs sourced from the USA. I'm in Australia.
@@spritual_enlightenment Sorry, you're right. I mixed up the information. America and some other countries' AC current switches at 60hz, whereas most switch at 50hz. This causes the issue with flickering fluoro lights at 25p, 50p, 30p, 60p in different countries. The flicker issue can also arise with dimmed LED lighting which switches at frequencies outside of the country's frequency. I've shot at 25p and 50p in 50hz countries but encountered flickering from some LED lighting.
Do you know if you can video vertically with this like the g7x mark iii? I’m predominantly a still shooter and want something that hovers between my Fuji xt2 and iPhone (leaning more towards the performance of dslr of course 😀) but like the idea of being able to take the odd video when I’m travelling in a format that will suit phone viewing. Thanks
Another youtuber has said it was available but only had a prototype so will wait to hear your review to see for sure. I keep jumping between the two cameras, talk about indecisiveness 😂
Borrowed it from a friend to shoot with for a few days. Found it really hard to dislike. The AF got the job done but wasn’t terribly impressive. About the same as the G7X Mark II. That’s really the only somewhat negative thing I can say about it.
Thinking about getting this for an all around travel/upgrade from phone pocketable cam but all I'm seeing is negative comments on here....I'd mostly be using it for pics and not vids..does the camera really seem that bad and not worth it??
Remember CZcams is a video community, so there's lots of vloggers here and also people who like to criticise an absence of certain features. If you don't need phase-detect AF (say for tracking action or smoothly adjusting focus in video), then it's not an issue. I think the G5X II would make a great travel camera ALTHOUGH the RX100 VI is also very compelling so do check my review of that one too!
I agree that the two models should have been merged, the g5x should have been differentiated by either a larger sensor (eg mft) or a longer zoom (eg 10x) eventually compromising a little bit on size...
@@paololarocca7684 They are similar but still rather different. G7 X III is more video oriented while G5 X II more photo oriented. The first model of G5 X was just G7 X with a viewfinder. This is clearly the longest fast lens on one inch.
@@okaro6595 ok, but for me one of the nicest things about mirrorles cameras is the ability to shoot viedes through the viewfinder, so in my opinion this feature should have been included in the g7x III
Dang, what a disappointment. I loved my G5x until it was stolen last year. That thing was built like a little tank and had great IQ. Autofocus was it's biggest weak spot. Was sure we'd see DPAF on the mkii. Guess I, like many, will be jumping over to the Sony camp for my compact needs.
Gosh your hands are shaking/tremmoring. Hope it is just due to the lack of sleep. But it could also be something worse, better get it checked out soon if not done already... Especially for a photographer this is not a good thing to have.
@@cameralabs Thank you for clarifying - I was honestly a bit worried, but if you had it for years and it dosn't get worse than it is likely nothing to serious. As a side note coffe or the lack of it shouldn't cuse tremmors like this - at least if you are acustomed to a certain dose (so no reason to deny yourself that full experience) ;)
Once popped-up the EVF delivers pretty much the same experience as the original G5X, so it's a case of weighing-up portability against it being always-available.
I agree, this camera needs a mic input, especially with that price.
MR. INFORMAL I was waiting for this release, but you’re right, it should have a mic input. I still want it though for other features. I need to think this through. Lol
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Can't believe this doesn't have a mic jack. I would gladly pick this over the new G7X if it had a Mic Jack. I guess that's Canon being Canon.
Not an issue as this is pitched as a primarily stills photography EOS companion as opposed to a video centric camera like the G7X line.
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Gordon, don't know if it was intentional in script but around 4:32 ish and 7:25 ish the video seems to be the same. I thought my video looped for a seconds.
@@jonuiuc1 I only had a very brief time with the cameras so didn't get to record as much b-roll footage as I wanted, so yes, there's a few repeats. The end section is a summary too, so repeats the key points.
@@davidm9958 no, neither are weather-proof.
@@cameralabs It's a shame, it would have been the icing on the cake. Damage to this type of device.
Gordon Laing I thought the samples you added to Flickr looked great! What auto focus settings do you recommend for stills?
Canon is playing games, to keep 2 cameras legitimate enough, but not letting canceling one or another out...
All Sony needs is a mic output and it owns this lane ~
Yeah if their going to be this similar now they should just do one with a viewfinder and one without. That is enough for two dif models and price points IMO. No mic jack for the video guys is just stupid.
Got myself this puppy for Christmas over the RX100VII due to the faster lens and better (to me) color science and superior ergonomics, this will be my carry everywhere and travel shooter and it will allow me to relegate my chunky 70D to strictly portrait and long range telephoto shootings. Great video review mate!
Does the camera allow you to disable the flash and take pictures? I am looking for camera that can take artistic macro shots in low light.
@@buriedwordsyes you can disable it, and its macro capabilities for large insects like butterflies or flowers is quite good.
Wow glad I just purchased a refurbished G5x Mk1 on an amazon prime sale. I have to have the flip screen and the macro performance G1x does not meet my needs.
I could care less about 4k as i want this for pics. I'm sure this will perform better but at $370 Can vs what will probably be $900+Can for this I don't think I made the wrong decision.
Amazing camera...i'm using it from several months, i enjoy so much to shot with it and carry it Everywhere.
I just ordered one of these refurbished from Canon. After finally getting a chance to look at it in-hand, comparing with the G7Xiii and the Sony RX100vii, I was convinced to take the plunge. But I have to say that one of the key features, as a long time eyeglass wearer, was the DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT on the top of the pop-up viewfinder! I don’t have to remove my glasses to use it, which I did with the RX100 and others. Just hoping that the zoom range works for me, coming from a LUMIX LX7. Time will tell. I’ve waited a long time for a pocket camera upgrade. Thanks, Gordon. Brilliant as always.
how did you like it? how much did you paid for it?
@@rhov1422 I paid about US$750. It's a nice camera, and I need to pry my iPhone 13 Pro out of my hands and start using it more.
Watching this at 0.75 speed, so much better and calmer. Easier to understand all those numbers xD
I'm with you on the G1X Mark III update but Canon PLEASE improve the lens.
Great no-nonsense video overview. thanks for posting
Hi Gordon,
I bought a Fuji X-E3 recently (together with XF18mm f2.0, XF27mm f2.8 and XF50mm f2.0) because I really wanted to try the Fuji ecosystem after hearing a lot of good things about it (as a JPEG shooter, film simulations and all the possibilities to tweak the JPEGs looked very appealing to me). I chose the X-E3 for budget and size reasons… as a happy owner of a Sony RX10 mk4, I was looking for something smaller which was performing better in low light/bokeh.
I sold my RX100 mk5 to buy the Fuji. I never enjoyed its ergonomics… In the past I’ve also had some other cameras: Canon G1X Mk1 & Mk2, and a Sony A6500. As you can see, I am some kind of non-interchangeable lens lover, and it is still the case. Fuji X-E3 was my second attempt to the ILC world (after the A6500) and I am not enjoying it too much. But what worries me even more, I am not enjoying the X-E3… Autofocus is not good at all, at least in medium-low light (maybe on a sunny day it is), or I am not being able to make it work.
In summary, I am thinking on selling my Fuji kit and buy a compact zoom camera. As I’ve seen you are/have been a Fuji owner, and also have owned many compact cameras, I would like your advice on which compact camera to buy. There are my priorities:
- Good/reliable autofocus (I am more a photographer than video shooter, but I do occasionally family videos)
- Compact size (it doesn’t have to be a very small camera, but for sure not a DSLR-like, as I already have a fantastic RX10 mk4 there)
- Good low light performance
- Bright zoom lens (I’ve learnt I don’t like a fix lens when using my Fuji primes)
These are the options I am considering:
- Canon G1X Mk3 (big sensor, dual pixel, manual controls)
- Canon G5X (longer focal range, bright lens)
- Panasonic LX100 Mk2 (big sensor, manual controls, bright lens)
- Panasonic LX10/15 (bright lens, manual controls)
Which would be your pick between these 4? Any other better option?
Sony has the best AF in the compact market
Fantastic review!
Canon mentioned HDR video capability on their website, wondering how it works in real world scenario.
What a shame. The mic input should be standard by now. Thank you for calling it out on the G5X and their top G1X! All great cams for their category. But in 2019 Canon is still behind. Would have liked to have seen video and audio demo. Great initial review 👍
It was a busy day, wasn't it?
Canon camera w/o dual pixel AF? What are they thinking? We don't need another Panasonic cameras.
Camera manufacturers make dedicated effort to not satisfy every demand we may have.
DPAF requires a Canon sensor. Canon doesn't make 1" sensors.
@@matrigs, you're right. I didn't think about that.
@@matrigs They do have 1" sensors with DPAF in some of their camcorders. But only with 8 Mpixels.
@@maxsr3236, that was what I was thinking. Thanks for reminding.
Thanks Gordon, I wish you showed up some viewfinder display info as I've never used EVF on a compact camera.
hope the next rx100 have a wide angle version. 16-55mm f1.8-2.8, better to work with the 24-600mm Rx-10 line
BEST camera reviewer ever!
Thanks!
Canon is 4 years behind of competition.
looks amazing, but pricey?
The lack of an outboard mic jack is a deal killer in sure for so many people. Madness
Very very few cares of such things.
more interested in the leica 10-25 f1.7 your filming with...
Would also love to see an upgrade of the G1X
I somehow like it. Using a Canon powershot G15 since years as backup camera with 5 times f1.8-2.8 zoom and smaller sensor this finally seems to be a good update for me. dont laught - but 4.2 was not really enough. 5 times is just perfect. and i guess with the again very good f/1.8-2.8 Lens its perfect and better then some aps-c cameras with standard lens. i am very curious. only points - the battery live time wont come close to the g15 wich survives hundreds of shots of ... and the hot shoe.. wich i used for a remote control - never used a flash ( not even the integrated one ) .
Pop up flash not mentioned, you can see the panel in the top above the lens.
I've just bought this camera and it has some + and -, as everything. First thing which shocked me is how small it actually is, I didn't expect it beying so small, if I knew that, I would probably buy Panasonic. 🙂
Viewfinder is very small, which I expected, but it's still usefull, but when I look into my Panasonic G80, it's really massive difference. What is good is that I don't have any problems with using that viewfinder with my glasses as someone mentioned in reviews, it's not different from other modern viewfinders, you see it even with glasses, which is not really thing for many old DLSR or analog compact cameras, where I see literally nothing with my glasses on, so that's + for modern cameras.
To be honest, I didn't really tested picture quality yet, body looks good and solid, you can let finder opened if you want, it works same as on other cameras, there is sensor which turns it on (and viewfinder sensor works really great, better than on my previous Panasonic G7), or you can set it to manual which works like that when you open finder, it automaticaly turns LCD off which I really like because most of the time when you just taking pictures, you don't need that big LCD screen if you are using finder, it only eats battery. Finder is always turning off automaticaly after few seconds, which is good, it turns on so fast that you barely notice it was off when you put your eye there.
It's not that bad for such a small camera, but to be honest, I expected much more settings, as I am used to from my Panasonic G80 and G7 before, I don't know if this is just a Canon thing or it's only this small camrea, but I miss many things I am used to from my bigger camera, for example set main LCD as stat display which shows time, iso etc...not live view all the time, which eats battery and makes sensore hot. Yes, this camera is noticably warm after some time of using it, it's not a big deal, I don't mean hot like really hot, but you feel it, it's warm.
Autofocus.....well, I expected it beying little better, it has really problem with catching on one color objects in worse light.
I believe that picture quality will be ok, as I already saw on pictures in many reviews I saw.
But as I said on the start, I would probably pick Panasonic now, because it's bigger and there is (I hope) more settings as I am used to from other Panasonic cameras. I had to turn off touch on this Canon, because camera is so small, that I just can't manipulate with that without accidentaly touch the screen time to time, which is really anoying. When I am taking pictures (no video, no taking from tripod) with my G80, I have closed display most of the time which solves all problems with eating battery and accidental touches. But I understand that make it on such small camera is not that simple.
Brightness of lens is going as I expected, there is 1.8 on widest focal, but when you zoom, it jumps to like 2.5-2.8 very fast, but I expected that, it's still better than basic lenses for DLSR.
One thing I really love on this camera is when you close your fnder, it looks like some random camera with small sensor, you they allow you to concerts and festivals with that, "big" cameras are mostly banned on such events now.
There is one settings which I really like about this camera - you can set how long times can camera set automaticaly, normaly, it tends to use more careful times (shorter), but I know that I have good hands and I can hold longer time, also this camera has pretty good stabilisation, so you definitely can use times like 1/20s on wide or 1/60 on 120mm from your hadn, which means that you can take picture with lower iso. Many cameras are too careful and set too short times in situations where it's not really needed, so I am glad that you can force automatics to use shorter or longer times if you want, ofcourse, you can shot in time priority mode, but I prefer Av mode in like 90% of all situations.
BTW, even when I am not really interested in making videos, it's really sad that camera doesn't have mic jack, it can mean that they really believe in quality of integrated mic/mics or they just want you to buy different camera for some reason.
PS: There is one thing which I really hate about this camera - you can't use your standard big camera neck belt because holes in camera are too small for installing it there, I don't understand it, if it is so small, they should add some rings like for keys as standard accessories or something else which could solve that. I want to carry it on neck as I am used to, so I have to solve this problem somehow.
PS2: Camera is much slower than big cameras, when you take a picture, there is like 1 second lag in finder or LCD screen, you can feel that it's saving picture on card or something, it's not a big deal, but I was used to see taken picture after I take it immediately after I press trigger, which doesn't really work here, so I turned this feater off completely.
Thank you for this video Gordon, yeah Canon cant give us all which is a bummer...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Canon fragmentation strikes again. The 5 and 7 really should be combined into one great , compact hybrid camera.
After a long wait for these to release, I could buy Panasonic without regret now.
Which panasonic?
I am torn between the G5X Mark ii and the G1X Mark iii. My wife and I will simply use the camera for hiking, paddling, and images on our trips. Video is not of much interest. Having it is certainly nice, however I expected use of video will be minimal if at all. I am leaning toward the G5X Mark ii, but I would certainly appreciate your thoughts on our choice. MANY THANKS!!!
I've replied to your other comment, but check this out: czcams.com/video/q1NmJj7kkm4/video.html
Cannon is going to be kept one generation behind when it comes to Sony sensors, but they still come through with something excellent.
Wow ! I think I will say goodbye to my G9X ... see you g5x on my next video , 😉
I got my brand spanking new RX-100 5A for about 200 USD off, not even 10 days ago. This seems compelling but the price drop for the RX-100 5A and the lack of PDAF as well as the amazing HFR modes on the Sony make it a better buy.
The RX100 VA is a great buy.
Gordon, you’re fast 😁
Please, can we choose the minimum shutter speed in auto-iso ? Thank you ☺️
I'll find out for my final review.
@@cameralabs - Please disregard my question, I have the answer. Thanks
I'm sad about the design changes as well. I want these upgrades for the original G5X. That camera is so nice, it has a real viewfinder. This bums me out big time. Now it's all up to who has the best image quality and best low light performance. G5x Mark II, G7x Mark III, Sony Rx100 Va, or Sony Rx100 VII. Witch one will give you the most DSLR pictures I wonder.
Great review Gordon, I'm with you, I want to see a upgraded G1x to a Mark IIII with these specs. I would gladly pay the $1200 price if they put these specs into that gorgeous APSC G5x G1x Mark III body. Maybe they will fix the G1x Mark III to make it better so we can keep that body with a true viewfinder.
Meh. Ditching control wheels and flashmount. Just no.
I want something like a Nikon P7800 with a bigger sensor. Those had great manual controls with three wheels and two function buttons.
no Phase Detect AF is a big let down - it is 2019 and as you brought out - most likely the Sony RX100 4 sensor - Sony to release a RX product in next few days - they are already using Phase Detect for some time -
The real issue for me is the focal range on the RX100 VA - only 24-70mm - vs Canon is giving us 24-105/120 which is much more usable focal length and with same aperture of f1.8-2.8 why can't Sony give us that ??
then yes - crazy that Canon has Mic in on the G7X but not the more expensive G5X - crazy these camera makers are just not listening to the users 100% - they seem to love to leave something out -
Panasonic is due to upgrade the LX10 but for sure it will not include Phase Detect AF - I am sure they will just do like Canon - use old Sony sensors - time for Canon and Panasonic to make their own 1 inch sensors - not to be dependent on what old stuff Sony is willing to sell them -
If we see something new from Panasonic it will be the same - Old Sony sensors -
I suspect Sony will make a big jump with a new 1 inch sensor stacked BSI with Phase Detect and EYE and live object tracking like that of the A6400 - leaving Canon and Panasonic well behind -
But I wish Sony would upgrade their RX100 xx with a new 24-120 lens F1.8-2.8 with Touch LCD - design fixed EVF
with the A6400 AF and new battery and different texture on body for a better grip
I guess one can dream :)
Canon didnt put the Functionality on the G5x mk2 to sell more cameras.
Shame it's not a better G7XmkIII. And that it has lost its previous formfactor (with a vari-angle screen, proper EVF and hotshoe) which would've made it perfect (in combination with a 3.5mm mic-in/livestreaming). Not to mention the lack of 24p and DPAF/PDAF or the 10 min restriction in 4K. Then again... it's Canon. They're always playing the segmentation game and crippling cameras forcing you into higher tier cameras when you want/need certain features. Though even then you're never 'getting it all' which is a shame. They're also just about always playing 'catching up', now finally adding 4K (I'm surprised it's cropless) and hardly ever leading the pack with innovation (like here they're re-using an older sensor from the competition).
But... it's difficult to argue that Canon cameras 'just work' and are easy to use. Especially regarding the CZcams community where one really just literally wants to 'point and shoot' and not deal with the technicalities of it all. Over a decade ago the YT community weapon of choice were the small Flip cams by Cisco (UltraHD/MinoHD), after that it pretty much became the G7X-series. Their package is just allround and easy enough to have such a massive following. Most notably for vloggers: the screen flips up so they can monitor themselves, the AF is somewhat decent, the onboard mic with adhesive windfurry attached sounds okay-ish and the stabilization works rather well compared to some of the competition. The lens itself also has a really usable range and more importantly the sensitivity at that range is really respectable with its f/1.8-2.8 (the mentioned G1XmkIII for example only has 3x zoom and falls off from f/2.8 to 5.6, kinda defeating the purpose of the somewhat bigger sensor; or the RX100 VI with its versatile 24-200mm range but f/2.8-4.5 sensitivity). In the end the G7X-series always made for a great portable allround all-in-1 camera. That's been the charm all along, just bring your G7XmkII with you... if you don't end up using it that day, fine... if an oppertunity to capture some footage does come up... you've got it with you. For those moments when you just need something more than what your cameraphone can give you. I mean... sure you can take an 80D with RØDE VideoMic Pro+ and Joby Gorillapod with you wherever you go... but it gets a bit bulky and cumbersome. Same reason a BMPCC4K with rigging, external monitor, storage, power, audio, lighting etc is way overkill for vlogging, even if they fitted a record button as such that it is easy to hit when holding it in selfie mode. Just use the appropriate equipment for the right scenarios.
Regarding resolution, 1080p rather than 4K didn't bother people too much... after all, on CZcams content is king. 1080p only also meant it you'd cut through it like butter with any editor. People generally like the Canon colorscience applied to imagery, so doesn't need much tweaking in post at all, usually looks at the organic softer side than brittle modern oversharpened cellphone footage. You'd pretty much be set introducing a slight hint of sharpness back into the footage, drop a curve on top of the footage and call it a day. This all means a dang quick post process allowing CZcamsrs to upload content whilst it is still fresh.
I'm glad there's an update though. I had great hopes the LX100mkII would've incorporated everything to take the reign, but it was a hardly worthy miserable update. In the same fashion the RX100 VA was just a slight twist on the original V and the VI wasn't much of a successor as it was a variation within the range offering a model with a wider zoomrange (at the cost of sensitivity). The original V stems from the same year as the G7XmkII. In Sony years that actually means it's ancient. Whatever happened to Sony launching an updated model ever half year? And where is the A7SmkIII? Anyways, Sony cams always struggled whether premium compact or APS-C iLC. Wrong focus if you ask me: combining a tiny miniature body and trying to do the craziest specs. That looks nice on paper... in practice... not so great. Overheating, poor ergonomics, lack of ports and usability and such. This is how the seemingly lacklustre G7X-series managed to keep its importance throughout the years! Again... as much as I hate Canon for crippling cameras and lack innovation, they do the basics right and their cameras once again 'just work'.
Been a while since I personally owned a Canon camera though. Last one must've been their PowerShot SX1 IS (one of the first ever cameras to do 1080p). I hacked that one with CHDK to open up some more advanced options like running scripts. From that one I transitioned into interchangeable lens camera systems with the GH2 and later a bunch of other predominantly Panasonic cameras. But I think I've got to give the G7XmkIII a shot here. Would've liked the EVF, even if pop-up (in january I wanted a camera for my South Africa trip and bought a Sony HX99 travelzoom with pop-up EVF, it's better than nothing!) and the added range (5x VS 4.2x zoom; same sensitivity) but the benefits of the G7XmkIII and its lower price might just be the way to go. Again... bummer that we can't have everything, but it's Canon, we really shouldn't have expected anything else from them...
Shiznuts Canon clearly favours the YT vloggers over the photo enthousiasts. Commercially understandable, probably, but still a crying shame for the afficionados. The perfect compact is still not out there. RX100: terrible ergonomics and no manual controls. G5X mark II: not enough manual controls, ludicrous pop-up EVF. G7X mark III: not enough manual controls, no EVF. G1X mark III: slow lens, no 4K video. Lumix LX100 mark II: no tilt screen, so-so resolution. Fuji X100F and Ricoh GR III: no zoomlens, no tilt screen. Sigh...
i like this camera, my only issue is that nearly all the indoor photos are at ISO 6400 (even @ f1.8)... i shoot in Av mode and without the flash... I'm sure my old sony rx100 Va never had this issue...
Thank you.
G7X III - no EVF, but mic-input and youtube live-streaming,
G5X II - EVF, no min-input, no youtube live-streaming, longer 24-120mm lens.
I like the G5X II more, but no mic-input means no buy from me. Sigh.
They giveth and they taketh away!
When switching from PAL to NTSC it wil be offering 24 frames/s as an option as well as 60 frames/s
Yes, all Canon cameras do that
thank you so much !
What would you get between this, the G7Xiii, or the Sony RX100VA for pocketable low light pictures, macro and general street/vacation photography. Do you think the weaker phase detection in the cameras would be a problem? Video is secondary to good photo quality, especially not getting blurry images in low light.
Plz compare this camera with the new Sony ZV-1
If only I could get one
I had problems with dust on the sensor after a few months...it's cleaned bij Canon.
Have you covered the autofocus differences between G7x M3 abd G5X M2 ? Or are they identical ? Thanks very much. There are a number of complaints about the G7X poor focussing !! Apparently Canon is aware of it. Is it true ?
What about the FLASH!!!! Seriously that is a large oversight to miss any description or video of the flash. Can I angle it? or is it a direct flash? In other words can I bounce it? The Canon G7X Mark II can only bounce the flash at 45 degrees. If the mark III or this G5X mark II can to 90 degree bounce flash that will be the tipping point for me to upgrade. I was really looking forward to dual pixel. Without that I don't know I will upgrade.
Thank you for mentioning the ND filter. Also a great feature that is sometimes missed.
I'll try to show the flash angles in my next video
Gordon would you not get 24fps if you put it on NTSC, but how do these 2 new pocket rockets compare to the RX100VA in terms of image Qaulity and noise as I think they must be only compared to the RX100VA due to the f1.8 Lens.
I am waiting for Sony Rx100 VII or VIA, if not pleasant, I think I will choose this one.
The new Sony is out now with unlimited 4K video...
How is the g1x3 higher end when the aperture at its longest only goes down to f5.6
Bigger sensor with its perceived benefits
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this canon camera is almost same as panasonic lumix DMC-SZ10 with TV monitor turn over top
Does this camera have autofocus problem like the G7X III?
It has similar focusing - see my final G7X III vs G5X II review video
Would you take this over the new Sony RX100 M7? Canon has better colors, it’s bigger than Sony RX100 series, & better menu. The only con is the high price. For same price I could buy Panasonic LX100 M2. Your thoughts?
Check out my final G5X II and RX100 VII review videos, I tell you everything in them!
Canon a has much faster lens.
Hi, I'm quite worried about your hand tremor. It's not normal. Please get it checked if you haven't done it yet
looks like a winner!
Just bought few weeks ago and I'm already selling the camera because have a terrible autofocus.
Unrelated. Gordon, I heard you say some years ago you don’t buy Really Right Stuff hear, but you didn’t say why.
I believe their CEO funded some campaigns I don't agree with.
Des it have a built in flash? If so, why did you not mention anything about it?
I would prefer some very compact camera with 1" sensor, but with good finder, I don't need display at all, on my Panasonic G80, I have display almost always closed.
This or the Sony RX100
@@cameralabs Thanks for reply, I am still considering G5X Mark II or RX100 VA, but it's very expensive in my country, RX100 VA is for like 1000 eur which I don't know if I want to pay for that, I think I will visist some camera store and look on it.
@@Pidalin that sounds too much, you should be able to get a VI or VII for that.
@@cameralabs I know about VI and VII (VII is even much more expensive) but I don't like that lens, I prefer 1.8-2.8 like VA or older have. It is really massive difference with only 1" sensor, 2.8-4.5 is still not that bad compared to basic DLSR lenses, but taking pictures with iso 600 or 1000 in low light is really difference with these smaller sensors. I have one 1.7 solid lens for my Panasonic and that results in low light are significantly better than with basic 3.5-something lens. I don't understand why newer generation of profi compacts have worse aperture number and it cost double price of previous model, I don't really unerstand this price policy.
@@Pidalin longer zooms to differentiate from smartphones come with higher price tags and worse apertures.
Any possible updates for this model?
I had been eagerly looking forward to this. The 5x fast lens looks great. But, no mic input, no pdaf, an old sony sensor. It's a pos.
Hi Gordon. How bright is the EVF and what is its magnification? I am hoping for at least 0.6x magnification although 0.7x would be better.
I don't have the spec - it's small, like the RX100 EVF, but looks good.
How do I turn off mirrored images in this camera?? Can anyone help?
If you are not shooting for broadcast, is there any reason to not use PAL settings, with any camera?
I use PAL settings. What happens if someone in North America decides it would like to broadcast it on their TV?
Which might lead one to answer, "Is lack of 24 FPS really a big deal?"
In countries that use AC mains power like Australia, New Zealand and Japan, fluorescent lights flicker when shot in 60p or 30p. This isn't a problem in countries that use DC power, like America. But shoot in America with 25p or 50p and you might run into problems with flickering light footage.
@@raksh9, USA doesn't supply DC power to homes/factories. Like everybody else, they supply AC power only.
@@raksh9 my Canon cameras have an antiflicker feature. I just turn it on, and AFAIK it's fixed. I don't think I have any fluorescent lights here, they're all LED.
My Panasonic Lumix DMC G9 has an antiflicker feature, I just turn it on and choose the frequency. I prefer the Canon implementation, but it's there.
I do know I see no problem with any content from CZcams, Vimeo etc, nor with TV programs sourced from the USA.
I'm in Australia.
@@spritual_enlightenment Sorry, you're right. I mixed up the information. America and some other countries' AC current switches at 60hz, whereas most switch at 50hz. This causes the issue with flickering fluoro lights at 25p, 50p, 30p, 60p in different countries. The flicker issue can also arise with dimmed LED lighting which switches at frequencies outside of the country's frequency. I've shot at 25p and 50p in 50hz countries but encountered flickering from some LED lighting.
Cudos to Gordon for having the first video Hands-On review. I wished Canon would have improved the battery status indicator to 4 or 5 bars.
Do you know if you can video vertically with this like the g7x mark iii? I’m predominantly a still shooter and want something that hovers between my Fuji xt2 and iPhone (leaning more towards the performance of dslr of course 😀) but like the idea of being able to take the odd video when I’m travelling in a format that will suit phone viewing. Thanks
I can't say right now, but I will be testing that feature for my final review.
Thanks for the reply, appreciate it 👍
Another youtuber has said it was available but only had a prototype so will wait to hear your review to see for sure. I keep jumping between the two cameras, talk about indecisiveness 😂
USB charging - yes, but needs a PD capable charger. Ordinary USB A doesn't work.
Yes that's true. I do find the Apple and Samsung chargers can charge Canon cameras though.
Borrowed it from a friend to shoot with for a few days. Found it really hard to dislike. The AF got the job done but wasn’t terribly impressive. About the same as the G7X Mark II. That’s really the only somewhat negative thing I can say about it.
Thinking about getting this for an all around travel/upgrade from phone pocketable cam but all I'm seeing is negative comments on here....I'd mostly be using it for pics and not vids..does the camera really seem that bad and not worth it??
Remember CZcams is a video community, so there's lots of vloggers here and also people who like to criticise an absence of certain features. If you don't need phase-detect AF (say for tracking action or smoothly adjusting focus in video), then it's not an issue. I think the G5X II would make a great travel camera ALTHOUGH the RX100 VI is also very compelling so do check my review of that one too!
@@cameralabs thank you and I appreciate your detailed response! I'll definitely check out your vid on the Sony just to keep my options open..
Precisely. G5X and G7X need to be a single product.
Maybe Canon powershot G4 X 🤔
Inpot Jack
pop up viewfinder
Price of 1000 dollars
F1.8-2.8 5x / 24-120mm zoom
No microphone input, no flash shoe for accessories, no purchase.
This is a compact and portable camera, it will lose its meaning if you take needless accessories with it.
Doesn't both have a live stream to CZcams?
Metal or plastic body, please?
it's polycarbonate plastic, which is more durable than metal, so don't bother too much
HaiNam Nguyen Thank you
Canon g5 ii No mic input 850£
Canon gu ii Yes mic input 700£
No 24P ! Which is standard
WTF Canon?
I agree that the two models should have been merged, the g5x should have been differentiated by either a larger sensor (eg mft) or a longer zoom (eg 10x) eventually compromising a little bit on size...
It has the longest zoom at f/1.8-2.8. It is 5x, Sony has only 3x. Keeping the fast aperture is essential for low light.
@@okaro6595 ok, got it! but the two models are still very very similar....
@@paololarocca7684 They are similar but still rather different. G7 X III is more video oriented while G5 X II more photo oriented. The first model of G5 X was just G7 X with a viewfinder. This is clearly the longest fast lens on one inch.
@@okaro6595 ok, but for me one of the nicest things about mirrorles cameras is the ability to shoot viedes through the viewfinder, so in my opinion this feature should have been included in the g7x III
Dang, what a disappointment. I loved my G5x until it was stolen last year. That thing was built like a little tank and had great IQ. Autofocus was it's biggest weak spot. Was sure we'd see DPAF on the mkii. Guess I, like many, will be jumping over to the Sony camp for my compact needs.
or the G1X III...
@@cameralabs Yeah, but that's getting too big.
Wow I didn't realize that this has an ND filter. It's really an RX100 killer.
Is it weatherproofed ?
Nope, none of them are sadly.
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Is there a G9x iii?
Not yet, but it may come. I love its smaller size, but the slower lens counteracts many of the benefits of the bigger sensor.
G5X ii or G7X iii for someone who is a mobile photographer?
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g1x mark3 vs g5x mark2
pizza vs burger
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2:17 Oh yes, a G1X Mark IV would be my ultimative choice!
If we all ask for it at the same time... maybe...!
They are trying to earn an extra dollar by adding or cutting some cheap features.
Both are actually overpriced.
...what's the big deal again ? Nothing ?
Canon has been a corpse for several years now.
Gosh your hands are shaking/tremmoring.
Hope it is just due to the lack of sleep. But it could also be something worse, better get it checked out soon if not done already... Especially for a photographer this is not a good thing to have.
take care of your buttocks !
thanks, yes, I've had it for years - it's not a coffee thing either as I've tried decaf for a year in the past to no avail.
@@cameralabs Thank you for clarifying - I was honestly a bit worried, but if you had it for years and it dosn't get worse than it is likely nothing to serious.
As a side note coffe or the lack of it shouldn't cuse tremmors like this - at least if you are acustomed to a certain dose (so no reason to deny yourself that full experience) ;)
@@alexanderos8209 thanks for your concern!
The silly EVF looks like a cheap toy.
I can't imaging myself having to pull out this flimsy EVF each time i need it...CRAP!
Don't understand Canon... they copy sony, but rather than making it better to convert sony users.. they introduce blatant copy with less features... .
5x lens when Sony has 3x or slow 8x.
@@okaro6595 24-120mm... f2 to 3.9.. at 3x the sony is still better and faster... no sure where you get your facts from...
@Jack London you are correct.. f2.8 at 120mm is quite good.. love to see a photo comparison with the rx100.
Gordon, your trembling fingers are concerning me. I hope it's not anything serious.
thanks for your concern, they've been like that for decades and also whether I have coffee or not.
so canon use Sony sensors? What a shame!
They’ve ruined the G5X for me to. I will buy the real thing: RX100 mark VI. Canon made a Hugh mistake.
@Jack London ...It seems that we have the choice of a broken zoom on the RX100-6 or a broken flimsy EVF on the G5X-2...Tough choice in deed.
this is not a review. it is a recitation of the specs.
Indeed.
No hot shoe for speedlites or microphones. No DPAF. Missing one front wheel. etc. etc.
I WILL NEVER BUY THIS CRAP.
Stay with my old g5x til it dies..
You cannot put a hot shoe on top of a pop-up viewfinder.
@@okaro6595
Okaro X I bet you can...
Awful, awful, awful.
What a disappointment.
The EVF is the key feature of the G5X for me. What have they done??!! Very sad. I won't be buying this.
Once popped-up the EVF delivers pretty much the same experience as the original G5X, so it's a case of weighing-up portability against it being always-available.
Your shaky hands giving me anxiety