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Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
75 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
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Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched March 2012
  • Successor is Canon G1 X II
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
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Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon G1 X and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and ZV-1F (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was manufactured 11 years before the ZV-1F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G1 X scores against the ZV-1F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 G1 X ZV-1F 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1F G1 X 
RevealedOctober 2022March 2012Fresher by 128 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G1 X ZV-1F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Canon G1 X and Sony ZV-1F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X versus the ZV-1F.
Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and ZV-1F is 75 and 89 respectively.
Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and ZV-1F.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older G1 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G1 X Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography information
71
 manual focus
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
58
 decent MP (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon G1 X
Street photography with Sony ZV-1F
72
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 delivers RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (534g)
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (1")
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than average (256 grams)
 no image stabilization
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon G1 X Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography advice
54
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
61
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (16.0 frames per second)
 decent MP (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (360 CIPA)
 can't change focal length (20mm)
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon G1 X Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography highlights
60
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 more heavy than others in class (534g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
87
 good battery power (360 shots)
 lighter than average (256 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 decent MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G1 X Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography details
60
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 sensor size is decent (1.5")
 delivers RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 terrible battery life (250 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
56
 fast max aperture (f2)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 good battery power (360 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (20mm)
 no image stabilization
 lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G1 X Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging information
65
 rather wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (534g)
82
 fast max aperture (f2)
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
 lighter than average (256g)
 no image stabilization
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Canon G1 X vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon PowerShot G1 XSony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-29 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 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 focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 534g (1.18 pounds) 256g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 644 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $649 $499