Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-E1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony ZV-E1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G7 X MIII scores versus the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the ZV-E1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and ZV-E1 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon G7 X MIII will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G7 X MIII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.