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Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
82 Imaging
68 Features
74 Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G1 X II
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
  • Announced May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G1 X III (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The G1 X III was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G1 X III scores against the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

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

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 G1 X III 
AnnouncedMay 2020October 2017Newer by 31 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G1 X III ZV-1 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III has got external measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X III and the ZV-1.
Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and ZV-1 is 82 and 88 respectively.
Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and ZV-1.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X III using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G1 X III will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X III will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G1 X III
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
80
 manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon G1 X III Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
85
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G1 X III
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
76
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon G1 X III as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
73
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G1 X III Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
72
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
70
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G1 X III Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
35
 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,299 $750