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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MIII
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Older Model is Sony ZV-1
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon G7 X MII and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X MII was released 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G7 X MII grades against the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sony ZV-1 II

 G7 X MII ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Canon G7 X MII

 ZV-1 II G7 X MII 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2016Fresher by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sony ZV-1 II

 G7 X MII ZV-1 II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X MII and Sony ZV-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII vs the ZV-1 II.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and ZV-1 II is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and ZV-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older G7 X MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography factors
64
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery power (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography info
79
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (265 shots)
81
lighter than average in class (292g)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (18mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1 II
69
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (265 shots)
66
has manual focus
relatively wide (18mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging information
80
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone support
82
relatively wide (18mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than average in class (292g)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony ZV-1 II
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Min 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 detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lb) 292 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $899