Canon G7 X MIII vs Zeiss ZX1
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Old Model is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Released September 2018
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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Photography Glossary Canon G7 X MIII vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Zeiss ZX1
| G7 X MIII | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2019 |  | September 2018 | More modern by 10 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon G7 X MIII
| ZX1 | G7 X MIII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 4.34" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+1725k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Zeiss ZX1
| G7 X MIII | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon G7 X MIII vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Canon G7 X MIII vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Zeiss |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2019-07-09 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/25600 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 30.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 304 grams (0.67 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $749 | - |