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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G7 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
  • Announced May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X MIII was unveiled 10 months prior to the ZV-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G7 X MIII scores versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

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

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

 ZV-1 G7 X MIII 
AnnouncedMay 2020July 2019Fresher by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

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

 G7 X MIII ZV-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the ZV-1.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older G7 X MIII will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (304 grams)
85
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
not so great battery (235 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
81
lighter than others (304g)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (235 shots)
81
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
86
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than others (304 grams)
86
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISony ZV-1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony ZV-1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-09 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 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 area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support 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 Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 235 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $749 $750