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Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
82 Imaging
67 Features
74 Overall
69
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67

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

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G1 X II
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 III vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon G1 X III and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the G1 X III (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X III was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the G1 X III scores versus the ZV-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 G1 X III ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 II G1 X III 
RevealedMay 2023October 2017More modern by 68 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G1 X III ZV-1 II 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X III features exterior measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check out the Canon G1 X III and Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X III against the ZV-1 II.
Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and ZV-1 II is 82 and 88 respectively.
Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and ZV-1 II.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X III will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G1 X III is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 II 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 II
80
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
74
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon G1 X III Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography features
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
80
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (292g)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G1 X III
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1 II
76
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (200 shots)
66
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon G1 X III
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
72
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (18mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G1 X III Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography highlights
72
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
66
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (18mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3.00 inch)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G1 X III Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging advice
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
82
 relatively wide (18mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 lighter than competition in class (292g)
 no image stabilization
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sony ZV-1 II
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/100s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 292 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $899