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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G5 X
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The G5 X MII was launched 10 months prior to the ZV-1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G5 X MII grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony ZV-1

 G5 X MII ZV-1 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon G5 X MII

 ZV-1 G5 X MII 
AnnouncedMay 2020July 2019More modern by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony ZV-1

 G5 X MII ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X MII provides external measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 X MII against the ZV-1.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and ZV-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged G5 X MII will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
73
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
85
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
65
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X MII
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
80
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
81
lighter than average (294g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
80
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
86
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than average (294g)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 230 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $750