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Canon EOS R8 vs Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II: which is better?

Canon EOS R8 and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II compared side by side across 123 specs and 11 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 11 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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CANON

Canon EOS R8

$1,499

BEST FOR AUTOFOCUS

← 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 — 0.2 ahead of the Canon EOS R8. Dead heat on battery. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 11 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

Canon EOS R8×7

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II×2

Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR AUTOFOCUS

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPAutofocus — Canon EOS R8 leads by 1.5

TIGHTESTBATTERY — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R8MARK II

AutofocusiCanon EOS R8 · +1.5

EOS R89.0

MARK II7.5

BATTERYiTIED AT 6.0

EOS R86.0

MARK II6.0

BuildiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +0.5

EOS R88.0

MARK II8.5

DESIGNiCanon PowerShot G5 X Mark II · +0.5

EOS R88.5

MARK II9.0

FEATURESiCanon EOS R8 · +0.5

EOS R88.5

MARK II8.0

Image QualityiCanon EOS R8 · +0.5

EOS R89.0

MARK II8.5

OPTICSiCanon EOS R8 · +0.5

EOS R89.0

MARK II8.5

PERFORMANCEiTIED AT 8.5

EOS R88.5

MARK II8.5

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R8 · +0.8

EOS R88.8

MARK II8.0

VideoiCanon EOS R8 · +0.8

EOS R88.8

MARK II8.0

ValueiCanon EOS R8 · +1.0

EOS R88.5

MARK II7.5

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 R80.57

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R8$1,49928W8.5

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II$8996W8.7

AF Pointsi

1,053← BEST +3297%

Subject Detectioni

Humans, animals (dogs, cats, birds, horses), vehicles

Face Detection, Tracking AF

Burst RateFPSi

40 fps← BEST +33%

30 fps

Battery HealthWHi

7.8 Wh

4.5 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1040 mAh mAh

1250 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

Approx. 290 (EVF) / 370 (LCD)

230

Battery VoltageVi

7.2 V← BEST +100%

3.6 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E17

NB-13L

Card Slotsi

1 (SD UHS-II)

Single SD/SDHC/SDXC

Weather Sealingi

Yes← BEST

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

290 shots← BEST +26%

230 shots

WeightGi

461 g

340 g← 26% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes (Dust and Drip Resistant)

Screen Resolutioni

1.62M dots

1,040,000 dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Yes (Mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSiSAME

2.36 m dots

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

3 inch

Hot Shoei

Yes

true

Flashi

Yes← BEST

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

799 cm³

311.47 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

132.5 mm← BEST +19%

110.9 mm

HeightMMi

86.1 mm← BEST +41%

60.9 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

—

0 m

Thicknessi

70 mm

46.0 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

93← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

93← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

93← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

93← BEST

Bluetooth VersioniSAME

4.2

Typei

Camera

Premium Compact

ViewfinderiSAME

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

461 g← BEST +36%

339 g

Processori

DIGIC X

DIGIC 8

Release Datei

2023-02-08

2019-07-09

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Pixel Shift ShotiSAME

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi

Yes

Wi-Fi VersioniSAME

802.11b/g/n

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live Streamingi

Yes← BEST

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes (Multi-function shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI VersioniSAME

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-Frame CMOS

1-inch CMOS

ResolutionMPi

24.2 MP← BEST +20%

20.1 MP

ISO Rangei

100-102400 (Expandable to 50-204800)

125-12800

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14 stops← BEST +13%

12.4 stops

Stabilizationi

Digital (Video), Lens-based (Optical)

Optical Image Stabilization

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm)

Lens Mounti

Yes← BEST

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

20.1 MP

Maximum ISOi

102,400← BEST +700%

12,800

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Continuous Shootingi

6 fps

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

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes← BEST

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec

1/25000 sec

Focus Pointsi

1053

Maximum Expanded ISOi

204800

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

1/200 sec

1/2000 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 s

30 sec

Image Stabilization Ratingi

7.5

8.8← BEST +17%

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec

1/25000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Optical + Digital)

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.2 Gen 2

USB 3.1 Gen 1

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

6.0 µm

2.4 µm

Build Qualityi

8.5← BEST +6%

ControlsiSAME

8.5

Autofocus Pointsi

9← BEST +20%

7.5

Image Qualityi

9← BEST +6%

8.5

Video Qualityi

8.5← BEST +6%

Battery LifeiSAME

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +20%

7.5

The Verdicti

—

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

9← BEST +30%

6.9

Color Combinationi

9.9← BEST +21%

8.2

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K 60p, Full HD 180p

4K 30p, Full HD 120p

Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes← BEST

Microphone Inputi

Yes← BEST

Audio Jacki

Yes← BEST

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

340 Mbps (4K 60p)

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

4K 60p

4K 30p

Internal Colori

8-bit / 10-bit

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 R8 (8.5)

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 R8 (0.6)

PRIORITY · AUTOFOCUS

Best for autofocus

Canon EOS R8CANON9.0

AUTOFOCUS WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the autofocus category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II (7.5)

PRIORITY · VALUE

Best for value

Canon EOS R8CANON8.5

VALUE WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the value category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II (7.5)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS R8

“The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts an”

Autofocus 9.0

Image Quality 9.0

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFNo in-body image stabilization

BEST FOR AUTOFOCUSBest price →

#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 Flash

Wins BSI Sensor

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 2 OF 11 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless 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 8.5/10 for the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $899–$1,499. 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 R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera wins 70 comparable specs with a 63% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless 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 R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and content creators.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
+ Uncropped 4K 60p video
+ Lightweight and compact design

Cons

− No in-body image stabilization
− Limited battery life (CIPA)
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Advanced hobbyists · Videographers and vloggers · Travel and street photography

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R8 is an excellent choice for photographers and videographers seeking a lightweight, high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera. Its superb autofocus, impressive image quality, and strong video features offer…”

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 R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless 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, 0.2 points ahead of the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless 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 R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless 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 R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II starts around $899 and the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $1,499. 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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