Canon G7 X MIII vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was announced 10 months after the ZX1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G7 X MIII scores vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X MIII and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 X MIII and the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and ZX1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail with its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MIII should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.