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Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Renewed by Canon G7 X MIII
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was manufactured 3 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G7 X MII scores versus the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Zeiss ZX1

 G7 X MII ZX1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon G7 X MII

 ZX1 G7 X MII 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2016Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1040kCrisper display (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Zeiss ZX1

 G7 X MII ZX1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII has outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MII against the ZX1.

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce greater detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G7 X MII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
64
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
86
you can focus manually
high megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
79
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
65
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (800g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
69
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inches)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
80
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (800 grams)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Zeiss ZX1
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Zeiss
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Zeiss ZX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2018-09-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" 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 265 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $699 -