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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G5 X
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon G5 X MII versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The G5 X MII was revealed 4 years before the ZV-1F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G5 X MII grades vs the ZV-1F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 G5 X MII ZV-1F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1F G5 X MII 
AnnouncedOctober 2022July 2019Fresher by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

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

 G5 X MII ZV-1F 
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X MII offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G5 X MII versus Sony ZV-1F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G5 X MII versus the ZV-1F.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and ZV-1F is 86 and 89 respectively.

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

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and ZV-1F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older G5 X MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
58
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (1")
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography details
64
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
87
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (256 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
great maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
56
great maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3.00")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging information
80
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no mic port
82
great maximum aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISony ZV-1F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 20mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes 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 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 256 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 230 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $499