Canon PowerShot G5 X review

Canon's latest high-end compact comes with an electronic viewfinder and extensive external controls to boost its appeal for enthusiasts.

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Canon PowerShot G5 X

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The signal to noise ratio is a scientific measurement of the amount of digital noise in the image. The higher the number, the greater the difference between real image data and background noise – higher numbers are best. This is measured using DxO Analyzer in laboratory conditions.

Canon PowerShot G5 X lab test chart

JPEG signal to noise ratio analysis: This time the Sony RX100 IV has a slight advantage over the G5 X, but all four cameras are so close together that the differences may not be apparent in real world photographs. Noise levels in JPEG images will depend heavily on the degree of noise reduction applied by the camera.

Canon PowerShot G5 X lab test chart

Raw (converted to TIFF) signal to noise ratio analysis: Here, the differences are greater. The G5 X and RX100 IV are much closer together and the Panasonic TZ70 repeats its unexpectedly good performance from the dynamic range tests.

Amy Davies
Amy Davies

Amy has been writing about cameras, photography and associated tech since 2009. Amy was once part of the photography testing team for Future Publishing working across TechRadar, Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, N Photo and Photography Week. For her photography, she has won awards and has been exhibited. She often partakes in unusual projects - including one intense year where she used a different camera every single day. Amy is currently the Features Editor at Amateur Photographer magazine, and in her increasingly little spare time works across a number of high-profile publications including Wired, Stuff, Digital Camera World, Expert Reviews, and just a little off-tangent, PetsRadar.