Canon PowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Canon PowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels8 MP12.8 MP
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size2.5 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryLithium ion
general
BrandCanonCanon
ModelPowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital CameraPowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera
Model NamePowerShot S5ISPowerShot G1 X Mark 2
Model NumberS5ISG1X Mark 2
SeriesPowerShotPowerShot
ColorBlackBlack & Orange
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels8 MP12.8 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)117.0 x 80.0 x 77.7 mm6.6 x 11.6 x 7.4 cm
Weight450 GM-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Wide Angle-Yes
Ports-Mobile Device Connect Button, NFC Compatibility
Accessory Shoe-Hot Shoe
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Sensor Size1/2.5 inch-
Maximum ISO1600 ISO12800 ISO
Sensor Technology-CMOS
Other Sensor Features-ISO Speed Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index Auto ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 Step Increments
lens features
Focal Length6.0-72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm12.5 W - 62.5 T mm 35 mm Film Equivalent 24 W - 120 T mm
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture Rangef/2.7 W - f/3.5 TF2 - F3.9
Optical Zoom-5x
Manual Focus-Yes
Other Lens Features-Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm, F2 - F16 W, F3.9 - F16 T
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder Type0.33-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD electronic viewfinder-
Viewfinder Coverage100%-
focus features
Focus RangeNormal 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity WIDE, 3.0 ft./90cm-infinity TELE Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm W Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm WFocusing Range 5 cm 2.0 inch - Infinity W, 85 cm 2.8 ft - Infinity T
Metering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto, Preset Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom-
Focus Mode-Auto / Manual
Auto Focus-Yes
Other Focus Features-Control System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, 1-point, Touch AF is Available
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgram AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual AE Lock available-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYesYes
Exposure Compensation+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments-
shutter features
Shutter Speed15-1/3200 sec. settable in Tv and MShutter Speed 15 - 1/4000 sec in Tv Mode, 250 - 1/4000 sec in M Mode
Self-timerYes-
Continuous ShotsApprox. 1.5 fps AF/LV approx. 0.9 fps5.2 Shots/sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAuto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off FE lock, Safety FE availableAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation2 stops in 1/3-stop increments-
External Flash-Yes
Other Flash Features-Number of Shots Eco Mode 300 Images CIPA Compliant, Dimensions CIPA Compliant 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm, Eco Mode
image features
Image FormatStill Image Exif 2.2 JPEG-
Gross Pixel8.3 MP13.1 MP
Still Image SizeStill Image 640 x 480 Small, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 3, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 2, 2,592 x 1,944 Medium 1, 3,264 x 2,448 Large, 3,264 x 1,832 Widescreen-
Aspect Ratio-32, 43
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Processor-DIGIC 6 Image Processor
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size2.5 inch3 inch
Display ResolutionApprox. 207,000 pixels1,040,000 dots
LCD DisplayTFT Color LCDTFT LCD
LCD Display Image ResolutionApprox 207000 pixels1040000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
Other Display Features-LCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Tilt Type
connectivity features
USBYes-
Wireless Connectivity-Yes
storage and power features
Card TypeSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard-
Power SupplyCompact Power Adapter CA-PS700-
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryLithium ion
Battery LifeStill Image approx. 170 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 450 shots AA-size NiMH Battery* Approx. 12 hours AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 15 hours AA-size NiMH Battery** LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.240 hours
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesAudio WAVE Stereo-
Video Resolution640 x 480 30 fps/30 fps LP, 320 x 240 60 fps/30 fps-
Video FormatAVI,Image Motion JPEG-
Frame Rates in Video Modes60fps-
Video Features-Movies Recording Pixels 1920 x 1080 iFrame Movie, 1280 x 720 Digest Movie, 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Miniature Effect, 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Other than the Above, Frame Rate 30 fps
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesAuto Creative P, Av, Tv, M, C Image Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene, Color Accent, Color Swap, Night Snapshot, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, MovieC1, C2, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard, iFrame Movie, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button
HD Support-Yes
Macro Mode-5 - 50 cm W 2.0 inch - 1.6 ft W

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