Reasons to choose PowerShot G5 X
Released in 2015, PowerShot G5 X has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 353 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G5 X
vs Fujifilm X30
VS
Sensor area
116 mm²
PowerShot G5 X58 mm²
X30- Area ratio
- 2:1
- Absolute difference
- 58 mm²
- Relative difference
- 100%
The PowerShot G5 X has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G5 XMetricX30
20.2 MPEffective pixels12 MP
13.2 × 8.8Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.4 µmPixel pitch2.2 µm
5.75 µm²Pixel area4.84 µm²
17.39 MP/cm²Pixel density20.66 MP/cm²
2.73Crop factor3.93
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
353 gWeight423 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery Pack NB-13LBatteryNP-95 Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G5 X has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot G5 X has the lighter body. The PowerShot G5 X has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G5 X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X30
Released in 2014, X30 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 423 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.