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Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II: which is better?

Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II compared side by side across 123 specs and 16 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 16 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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CANON

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

$1,399

BEST FOR BATTERY

← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

$899

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.7/10 — 0.5 ahead of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Dead heat on build. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 16 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

IMAG

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

BATT

PERF

VIDE

VALU

BATT

DESI

FEAT

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

Canon EOS 6D Mark II×5

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II×8

Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR CameraBEST FOR BATTERY

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPOPTICS — Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II leads by 8.5

TIGHTESTBuild — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IIMARK II

AutofocusiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +0.5

MARK II8.0

MARK II7.5

Image QualityiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +0.3

MARK II8.8

MARK II8.5

BuildiTIED AT 8.5

MARK II8.5

DesigniCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +0.5

MARK II8.5

MARK II9.0

FeaturesiTIED AT 8.0

MARK II8.0

BatteryiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +3.0

MARK II9.0

MARK II6.0

PerformanceiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +0.3

MARK II8.2

MARK II8.5

VideographyiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +1.5

MARK II6.5

MARK II8.0

ValueiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +1.0

MARK II8.5

MARK II7.5

BATTERYiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +3.0

MARK II9.0

MARK II6.0

DESIGNiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +0.5

MARK II8.5

MARK II9.0

FEATURESiTIED AT 8.0

MARK II8.0

OPTICSiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +8.5

MARK II0.0

MARK II8.5

PERFORMANCEiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +0.3

MARK II8.2

MARK II8.5

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +1.5

MARK II6.5

MARK II8.0

VideoiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +8.0

MARK II0.0

MARK II8.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II0.97BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS 6D Mark II0.59

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS 6D Mark II$1,39926W8.2

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II$89912W8.7

AF Pointsi

45← BEST +45%

Subject Detectioni

Human

Face Detection, Tracking AF

Burst RateFPSi

6.5 fps

30 fps← BEST +362%

Battery HealthWHi

13.4 Wh

4.5 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1865 mAh mAh

1250 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

1200 shots

230

Battery VoltageVi

7.2 V← BEST +100%

3.6 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E6N

NB-13L

Card SlotsiSAME

Single SD/SDHC/SDXC

Weather Sealingi

Yes← BEST

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

1,200 shots← BEST +422%

230 shots

WeightGi

765 g

340 g← 56% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes

Screen Resolutioni

1.04M dots

1,040,000 dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

DSLR

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

0 m dots

2.36 m dots← BEST

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

3 inch

Hot Shoei

Yes

true

Flashi

Yes← BEST

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1300 cm³

311.47 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

0 Hz

120 Hz← BEST

WidthMMi

144 mm← BEST +30%

110.9 mm

HeightMMi

110.5 mm← BEST +81%

60.9 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof DepthiSAME

0 m

Thicknessi

74.8 mm

46.0 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

85← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

2,356← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.6← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

24.6← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

4.1

4.2

Typei

DSLR

Premium Compact

Viewfinderi

Optical

Electronic

Viewfinder Coveragei

100← BEST +2%

WeightGi

765 g← BEST +126%

339 g

Processori

DIGIC 7

DIGIC 8

Release Datei

2017-06-29

2019-07-09

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Pixel Shift ShotiSAME

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Wi-Fi VersioniSAME

802.11b/g/n

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS Supporti

Yes← BEST

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Advanced Hot ShoeiSAME

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

Type C

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

USB Type-Ci

Yes← BEST

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-frame CMOS

1-inch CMOS

ResolutionMPi

26.2 MP← BEST +30%

20.1 MP

ISO Rangei

100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)

125-12800

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

11.9 stops

12.4 stops← BEST +4%

Stabilizationi

Digital IS for video

Optical Image Stabilization

Sensor Sizei

35.9 x 24.0 mm

1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm)

Lens Mounti

Yes← BEST

Megapixelsi

26.2 MP

20.1 MP

Maximum ISOi

40,000← BEST +213%

12,800

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Continuous Shootingi

6.5 fps

8 fps (AF-C), 30 fps (RAW burst)

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes← BEST

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/4000 s

1/25000 sec

Focus Pointsi

45 (all cross-type)

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102400

25600

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/180 s

1/2000 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30-1/4000 s

30 sec

Image Stabilization Ratingi

6.9

8.8← BEST +28%

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/25000 sec

Can Combine Image StabilizationiSAME

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

2.0

USB 3.1 Gen 1

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.75 µm

2.4 µm

Build QualityiSAME

8.5

ControlsiSAME

8.5

Autofocus Pointsi

8← BEST +7%

7.5

Image Qualityi

8.8← BEST +4%

8.5

Video Qualityi

6.5

8← BEST +23%

Battery Lifei

9← BEST +50%

Low Light Performancei

8.5← BEST +13%

7.5

The Verdicti

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II remains a solid choice for photographers seeking a full-frame DSLR with a vari-angle screen and reliable autofocus, especially those invested in Canon's EF lens system. It delivers excellent stills performance and a comfortable shooting experience.

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is an outstanding premium compact camera, perfect for advanced users seeking a highly capable, portable device that doesn't compromise on image quality or features.

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

8.8← BEST +28%

6.9

Color Combinationi

8.4← BEST +2%

8.2

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)

4K 30p, Full HD 120p

Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes← BEST

Microphone Inputi

Yes← BEST

Audio JackiSAME

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 90 Mbps (IPB)

120 Mbps (4K UHD 30p)

24p Cinema Modei

Yes← BEST

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

Full HD (1080p)

4K 30p

Internal Colori

8-bit 4:2:0

8-bit

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICANON8.7

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 6D Mark II (8.2)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICANON8.7

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 6D Mark II (0.6)

PRIORITY · OPTICS

Best for optics

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICANON8.5

OPTICS WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the optics category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 6D Mark II (0.0)

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICANON8.0

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 77%

Best visible score in the video category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 6D Mark II (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

“The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, offering excellent image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and ”

Battery 9.0

Image Quality 8.8

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFLacks 4K video recording

BEST FOR BATTERYFull review →

#1CANON0.0

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

“The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a premium compact camera offering excellent image quality and versatility for enthusiasts on the go.”

DESIGN 9.0

Build 8.5

Wins Burst Rate

Wins EVF Resolution

TRADE-OFFModest battery life (CIPA 230 shots)

BEST OVERALLFull review →

Still deciding? The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.7/10 · WINS 8 OF 16 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II: which is better?

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is our overall pick, scoring 8.7/10 against 8.2/10 for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera — a 6% edge. Current starting prices span $899–$1,399. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II leads overall with a 8.7 total score.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera wins 64 comparable specs with a 58% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera8.2/10

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, offering excellent image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and professionals.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Fast, accurate 45-point AF system
+ Vari-angle touchscreen LCD
+ Robust weather-sealed build

Cons

− Lacks 4K video recording
− Limited dynamic range at base ISO
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Portrait and wedding photographers · Landscape and travel photography · Enthusiasts upgrading to full-frame

“Verdict: The Canon EOS 6D Mark II remains a solid choice for photographers seeking a full-frame DSLR with a vari-angle screen and reliable autofocus, especially those invested in Canon's EF lens system. It delivers excellent stills…”

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIWINNER 8.7/10

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a premium compact camera offering excellent image quality and versatility for enthusiasts on the go.

Pros

+ Excellent image quality (1-inch sensor)
+ Compact and portable design
+ Fast 30fps RAW burst shooting
+ Pop-up EVF and tilting touchscreen

Cons

− Modest battery life (CIPA 230 shots)
− No external microphone input
− No weather sealing

Best for: Travel photography · Street photography · Vlogging and content creation

“Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is an outstanding premium compact camera, perfect for advanced users seeking a highly capable, portable device that doesn't compromise on image quality or features.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera or Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II scores highest overall (8.7/10, 0.5 points ahead of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II better value than the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera?

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II starts around $899 and the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera around $1,399. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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