Canon
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
1-inch premium compact with pop-up EVF, 24–120mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, and 4K for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Insta360
X6
Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.
$700
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
X6 is 7.1 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Wins
X6
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BX6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BX6 has higher Battery capacity (2600 mAh vs 1250 mAh)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 × 46 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 39mm shorter than X6 but it is also 61mm wider and 6mm thicker.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 144 g heavier than X6.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm PowerShot G5 X Mark II · 40mm X6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 100 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.9, 60.9, 46
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
X6
Codecs
Adds H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
120 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Pros
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓24–120mm f/1.8–2.8
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact premium
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Superseded by G7 X IV
X6
Pros
- ✓Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
- ✓Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
- ✓120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
- ✓2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
- ✓20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0
Cons
- –$700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
- –8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
- –47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
- –360 footage still needs reframing
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot G5 X Mark II or X6?
X6 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot G5 X Mark II — 120MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and X6?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 20.1 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and X6 have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G5 X Mark II or the X6?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. X6 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and X6?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II weighs 340 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the X6 is 144 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and X6 record 4K video?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 4K up to 30p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and X6 weather sealed?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: No. X6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and 520 shots for the X6, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II launched at $899 and X6 at $700. The X6 is $199 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.