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Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Refreshed by Canon G5 X MII
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Released October 2022
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Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon G5 X versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G5 X was introduced 8 years prior to the ZV-1F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G5 X scores vs the ZV-1F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

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

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

 ZV-1F G5 X 
ReleasedOctober 2022September 2015Fresher by 86 months

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

 G5 X ZV-1F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X versus Sony ZV-1F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G5 X vs the ZV-1F.

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and ZV-1F is 85 and 89 respectively.

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

Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and ZV-1F.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older G5 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
58
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Street photography highlights
83
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (1")
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (256g)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1F
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
low battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (16.0 frames per second)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Travel photography camera
78
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (210 shots)
87
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (256 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
fast maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (210 shots)
56
fast maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging information
79
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
82
fast maximum aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than others in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G5 X vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon PowerShot G5 XSony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-09-11 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 20mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 256g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $799 $499