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PowerShot G5 X

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The first PowerShot G-Series camera to incorporate a full-featured 2.36 million dot electronic viewfinder, the amazing PowerShot G5 X camera makes it simple to compose, set and capture high-quality stills and video without taking your eye away from the camera. For photography in the glare of bright sunlight, recording HD Video in an auditorium and other situations where the lighting is difficult or using the LCD monitor is inconvenient, the PowerShot G5 X’s electronic viewfinder helps enable unfettered operation. Full control is made simple with dedicated dials situated around the camera that let you easily customize and control the settings. What’s more, helpful features like a built-in accessory hot shoe and a multi-angle, capacitive touch screen monitor serve to create an experience as unique as the subject being recorded. With its phenomenal and large imaging sensor, its marvelous electronic viewfinder and comprehensive operation, the PowerShot G5 X can deliver performance that’s easy to see.

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  • What's in the Box
    • PowerShot G5 X
    • Neck Strap NS-DC12
    • Battery Pack NB-13L
    • Battery Charger CB-2LH
    • Strap Adapters
  • TypeDigital camera with built-in flash, 4.2x Optical, 4x Digital and 17x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Total MegapixelsApprox. 20.9 Megapixels
  • Effective PixelsApprox. 20.2 Megapixels
  • Focal Length8.8 - 36.8mm
    24 - 100mm 35mm film equivalent
  • Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x
  • Focusing Range

    Auto/Manual: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.3 ft. (40cm) - infinity (T)

    Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.3 ft. (40cm) - infinity (T)

    Macro: 2.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (5-50cm) (W)

  • Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
  • Optical ViewfinderElectronic Viewfinder (Approx. 2.36 million dots)
  • LCD Monitor3.0-type TFT colour liquid crystal (Vari-angle)
  • LCD PixelsApprox. 1,040,000 dots
  • LCD CoverageApprox. 100%
  • Shutter Speed1-1/2000 sec. (in Auto mode)
    30-1/2000 sec. (in Tv, M, and Manual Movie Modes)
    BULB (in M mode only)
    1/8 minimum in Manual Movie Mode
  • White Balance Control Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom1-2
  • Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
  • Flash Exposure Compensation±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
  • Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards
  • File FormatSD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards
  • Image Recording FormatSuperfine / Fine
  • Number of Recording Pixels

    Still Images:
    1) 16:9 - Large: 5472 x 3080; Medium 1: 4320 x 2432; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 720 x 408

    2) 3:2 - Large: 5472 x 3648, Medium 1: 4320 x 2880, Medium 2: 2304 x 1536, Small: 720 x 480

    3) 4:3 - Large: 4864 x 3648, Medium 1: 3840 x 2880, Medium 2: 2048 x 1536, Small: 640 x 480

    4) 1:1 - Large: 3648 x 3648; Medium 1: 2880 x 2880; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480

    Videos:
    Full HD 1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps
    Full HD iFrame: 1920 x 1080: 29.97 fps
    Full HD Star Time-Lapse Movie: 1920 x 1080: 14.985 fps / 29.97 fps
    HD 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
    640 x 480: 29.97 fps
    Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720: 6 fps (5x speed) / 3 fps (10x speed) / 1.5 fps (20x speed)
    Miniature Effect: 640 x 480: 6 fps (5x speed) / 3 fps (10x speed) / 1.5 fps (20x speed)
    Short Clip: 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps

  • Erase Modes

    Select Image, Select Range, Select All Images

    • The image data in the memory card stored with the Design rule for Camera File systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).
    • Using the Movie editing function, sections of the movie can be deleted.
    • RAW+JPEG images can be erased individually.
  • Computer InterfaceUSB (Micro-B), HDMI (Type D)
  • Video OutNTSC/PAL
  • Audio OutStereo
  • OtherRemote switch terminal available; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
  • Power SourceBattery Pack NB-13L, AC Adapter Kit CA-DC10 (ACK-DC110)
    In-Camera Charging via USB Cable available through Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30 (Charging time: Approx. 5 hr.)*
    * Charging time varies considerably depending on the remaining battery power.
  • Shooting CapacityApprox. 210 shots with Screen On
    Approx. 215 shots with Viewfinder On
    Approx. 320 shots with ECO Mode
  • Operating Temperature32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
  • Operating Humidity10–90%
  • Dimensions4.43 x 1.74 x 3.01 in.
    112.4 x 44.2 x 76.4mm
  • WeightApprox. 13.3 oz (377g) including the battery and memory card.
    Approx. 12.45 oz (353g) camera only.
  • * Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

    ** Compatible with iOS versions 7.1/8.4, Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1 and Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.

    *** Compatible with Android devices versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1.  

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