Canon PowerShot G5 X & PowerShot G9 X Leak

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As <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/powershot-g16-s120-to-be-replaced-in-october-cr2/" target="_blank">we reported a few weeks ago</a>, both the PowerShot G16 and PowerShot S120 are being replaced and images and specs for the new cameras have leaked. As we can see, the naming of the models has changed to fall inline with the rest of the G series of prosumer PowerShot cameras.</p>
<p><strong>G5 X specs</strong></p>
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<li>Sensor: 1 inches 20.2 MP back-illuminated</li>
<li>Lens: 8.8-36.8mm F1.8-2.8 (35mm 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8)</li>
<li>Size: 112 mm x 76 mm x 44 mm</li>
<li>Weight: 337 g</li>
<li>LCD Monitor: 3 inches. 1.04 million dot</li>
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<p><strong>G9 X specs</strong></p>
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<li>Sensor: 1 inches 20.2 MP back-illuminated</li>
<li>Lens: 10.2-30.6mm F2.0-4.9 (35mm 28-85mm f/2.0-4.9)</li>
<li>Size: 98 mm x 58 mm x 31 mm</li>
<li>Weight: 209 g</li>
<li>LCD Monitor: 3 inches. 1.04 million dot</li>
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Holy cow it says this thing is actually smaller than my G11. I'm slightly blown away by that. I'd rather have no EFV my self but in any case wow.

Some of my favorite cloud formations and other "I got to be there" nature moments were captured with the G11 I kept in my pocket while questing around. If this camera fits in my shorts/jeans pocket like my G11 did then I'm sold/

My 6D isn't "always on me" in those situations which is why I like a camera like this.
 
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rs said:
Does this hint at an end to the sub 1" sensor compacts from Canon?

Good, that means the G16 is the last of its species (highest-end tiny-sensored compact). Glad I have one both for practical uses and nostalgia sake ;D

Speaking of nostalgia, the G5X looks worryingly 'vintage', something Canon has managed to largely avoid until now... it does look cute, kind-a like a tiny SLR ;D
 
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Aglet said:
slclick said:
G5X is one good looking camera. (The other 50% say it's Fugly) I'm in the former camp. It's all 80's entry level Nikon looking.
+1
I like it
I like it even better if what I read elsewhere about it using a Sony sensor is true.
Now it that lens performs well too... Could be a winner.

Expect both cameras to be using the same 1" 20MP sensor that is in the G3X (which has received rather high praise for its IQ - considering its size.)

Just had a look at G3X scores; yup, pretty decent. Better than G11/12 at mid ISO, lower noise floor at lower ISO (better DR ;) ) so if the G5X is similarly spec'd and not overpriced, it'd make a great little travel companion if it's similar or smaller size.
EVF! Yes! Sure wish the old G11/12 had even a rudimentary one tho it was fairly usable outdoors and provided me with lots of great close-up shots in the field when I could keep the ISO at 80 to 200.
This might be the first Canon in a long time I'll buy. Could then ditch my older G's if the lens on this new one isn't mushy in the corners.
 
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powershot2012 said:
Definitely that slow lens on the G9X is unacceptable.

dufflover said:
hmm, so looks like the G7X is still the one to get for those wanting to keep a pocket portability size (with still "fast" lens performance)?
It depends on what you consider slow. It will perform better in low-light than S120 which it replaces (and it would perform better in low-light even if S120 had the same sensor tech). Zoom range is however a bit shorter which is a pity.

BTW one cannot break the laws of physics.
 
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Proscribo said:
powershot2012 said:
Definitely that slow lens on the G9X is unacceptable.

dufflover said:
hmm, so looks like the G7X is still the one to get for those wanting to keep a pocket portability size (with still "fast" lens performance)?
It depends on what you consider slow. It will perform better in low-light than S120 which it replaces (and it would perform better in low-light even if S120 had the same sensor tech). Zoom range is however a bit shorter which is a pity.

yeah, the less is shorter 80 vs. 100mm but also less wide 28 vs. 24mm.
So is the tradeoff for real pocketability...
But maybe this lens will be less soft in the corners compared to G7X/G5X one.
 
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...I have missed using my AE-1Program. I guess someone in Canon's design team/executive did too..? Not a fan of the throwback design.

I find it more a "flat" design than a "retro" one, although old cameras were also "flat" due to the difficulties and costs of molding or machining curved sufaces. Don't know it this is also a way to keep production costs down. Anyway, although it doesn't look too different from the actual Gxx designs, it's not a Canon "conventional" design, especially since the M line didn't use this look (although I hope the next high end model takes some ideas from this).

Anyway, I recentrly took my old A-1 out of storage for some shots with its FD 135/2, and every time I wonder how light and small it is - and then it wasn't one of the smaller cameras (not so much the lens!). Maybe Canon could really copy some of its old successful designs, some are clear enough to look good even today.
 
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