Canon Announces PowerShot G5 X and G9 X Digital Cameras

<p>Canon announced the PowerShot G5 X and G9 X, bringing their PowerShot G-series up to five models. With the advanced amateur looking for portability in mind, the G5 X is noteworthy for its built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder while the G9 X boasts a slim, lightweight design.</p>

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<li>One-inch, 20.2 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor</li>

<li>ISO range of 125 - 12,800</li>

<li>DIGIC 6 Image processor</li>

<li>1080p Full HD video (at 24p, 30p, and 60p in MP4 format)</li>

<li>Built-in Wi-Fiand NFC</li>

<li>Compatible with Canon’s free Camera Connect App for wireless image transfer and remote operation featuring Live View</li>

<li>Star Trails mode for still images and Star Time-Lapse Movie mode for video</li>

<li>Range of exposure modes, offering full automatic and full manual</li>

<li>RAW and JPEG capture for still photos</li>

<li>Built-in ND filter for bright conditions</li>

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<strong>The PowerShot G5 X</strong> has a built-in high-resolution EVF (2.36-million-dot high-definition OLED) and an f/1.8 - f/2.8 4.2x Canon Optical Zoom Lens (focal length range equivalent to 24-100mm). This camera is ideal in low-light conditions or for capturing shallow depth of field images thanks to its nine-blade iris diaphragm and Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system for virtually shake-free images.</p>

<p><strong>The PowerShot G9 X </strong>has an f/2.0 - f/4.9, 3x Canon Optical Zoom Lens (focal length range equivalent to 28-84mm) and also has Canon’s Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system.<br>

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<strong>Availability: </strong>November 2015<br>

<strong>Pricing:</strong><br>

PowerShot G5 X camera kit: $799.99<br>

PowerShot G9 X camera kit: $529.99</p>