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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X MII
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2022
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1").

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The G7 X MIII was released 4 years prior to the ZV-1F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the ZV-1F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 G7 X MIII ZV-1F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1F G7 X MIII 
IntroducedOctober 2022July 2019More recent by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

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

 G7 X MIII ZV-1F 
Display size3"3.00"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the ZV-1F.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and ZV-1F is 88 and 89 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and ZV-1F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The older G7 X MIII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
66
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
58
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography info
Sony ZV-1F Street photography info
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (304g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (1")
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
no image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography highlights
65
silent shutter (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
bad battery power (235 per charge)
no phase detect AF
61
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (16.0 frames per second)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
fixed focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography features
81
lighter than average (304 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (235 shots)
87
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (256g)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
great max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (235 CIPA)
56
great max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging advice
86
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than average (304g)
82
great max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
no image stabilization
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 20mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 256g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 235 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $749 $499