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Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
76
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X
  • Successor is Canon G1 X III
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and ZV-1 II (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was manufactured 10 years prior to the ZV-1 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G1 X II scores vs the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

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

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

 ZV-1 II G1 X II 
RevealedMay 2023February 2014Newer by 113 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

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

 G1 X II ZV-1 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II enjoys outer measurements 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 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X II and the ZV-1 II.

Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and ZV-1 II is 76 and 88 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and ZV-1 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 II will render extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X II
Street photography with Sony ZV-1 II
73
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
more heavy than competition (553 grams)
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than others (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X II
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
67
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (553g)
81
lighter than others (292g)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography factors
64
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
decently wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X II
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1 II
71
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (553g)
82
decently wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than others (292g)
no image stabilization
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Sony ZV-1 II
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IISony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 315
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/100 seconds
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 lbs) 292g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $799 $899