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Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed September 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G5 X MII
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G5 X versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G5 X was launched 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G5 X matches up against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 G5 X ZV-1 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1 G5 X 
LaunchedMay 2020September 2015Fresher by 57 months

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

 G5 X ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X has external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 X and the ZV-1.

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and ZV-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older G5 X will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
78
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
81
lighter than average (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (210 shots)
70
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
79
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
86
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot G5 XSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Sony ZV-1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-09-11 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $750