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Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
76 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G1 X III
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was launched 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G1 X II matches up vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 G1 X II ZV-1 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon G1 X II

		

		

			
 ZV-1 G1 X II 
RevealedMay 2020February 2014Newer by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 G1 X II ZV-1 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II versus the ZV-1.
Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and ZV-1 is 76 and 88 respectively.
Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and ZV-1.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G1 X II as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
 manual focus
 good MP (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1.5")
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
73
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon G1 X II Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
73
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1.5")
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 more heavy than others (553g)
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 lighter than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon G1 X II Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (13MP)
 sensor size is good (1.5")
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
71
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon G1 X II Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
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 boasts touch to focus
 good MP (13 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery life (240 per charge)
 more heavy than others (553 grams)
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 lighter than others (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G1 X II Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography information
64
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (13MP)
 sensor size is good (1.5")
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery life (240 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
70
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G1 X II Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
71
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than others (553g)
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 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 lighter than others (294 grams)
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IISony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 31 315
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 553g (1.22 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $799 $750