Canon PowerShot G5 X

Canon PowerShot G5 X firmware

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Latest firmware for the Canon PowerShot G5 X is v1.1.0.0 (April 1, 2020).

PowerShot G5 X specifications

Body type
Large Sensor Compact
Resolution
20.2 MP
Sensor
BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
Processor
DIGIC 6
ISO range
125–12800
Fastest shutter
1/2000
Burst rate
5.9 fps
Battery life
210 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video
MPEG4, H.264
Weight
353 g
Dimensions
112 × 76 × 44 mm
Weather sealed
No
Price at launch
$799

PowerShot G5 X firmware changelog

  1. v1.1.0.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.1.0.0 Latest Released Apr 1, 2020 First seen Jul 5, 2026
    Show release notes

    Firmware Version 1.1.0.0 incorporates the following enhancement:

    1. Support for the "image.canon" cloud platform has been added.

    Note: This is a required firmwar​e update in order to enable use of this service.

    Firmware Version 1.1.0.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.1.0.

    If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.0.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

    When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

    Q&A

    • Preparations for a firmware update:
    • After the downloaded compressed file (.dmg file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
    • Extracting the downloaded file:

    The downloaded folder is automatically extracted, and a firmware folder is created.

    If the download folder cannot be automatically extracted, double-click the folder.

    The extracted folder contains the firmware (File name: PSG5X_11​00.FI2, File size: 12,890,400 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

    Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. (The following is the history of past firmware updates) Firmware Version 1.1.0.0 is the first update to be released.

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