Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Review
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II ($899.99) follows the same idea as its predecessor, 2016's G5 X, but the execution is a bit better all around. It's a little more pocketable, thanks in part to its retractable EVF, it's more responsive, and it has a little bit more zoom power. It doesn't have quite as many of the bells and whistles as you get with Sony's most similar camera, the RX100 VA, but Canon does a better job with the fundamentals, enough to earn our Editors' Choice.
Bright Aperture, Solid Zoom
Canon went back to the drawing board with the G5 X Mark II. While the first version looked more like a sized-down mirrorless camera with a center-raised EVF and visible front control wheel, the Mark II has point-and-shoot DNA. It uses a candy bar form factor, and while its lens does just out a bit from the body, I find it to be very pocketable.
It measures 2.4 by 4.4 by 1.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 12.0 ounces when loaded with a battery and a memory card. It's finished in basic bla...
The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a pocket camera that will make enthusiasts happy, with a solid zoom range, a 1-inch sensor, and an electronic viewfinder.
Larger image sensor than phones; 5x zoom lens; Excellent ergonomics; Built-in EVF and flash; Selfie LCD with touch support; In-lens ND filter; 4K video
No mic input; Autofocus not as advanced as some competitors