Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we are matching up the Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was unveiled 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G1 X grades vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X features outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 X vs the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and ZV-1 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.