Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1
Portability
88 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
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88 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
61
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
- Announced September 2014
- Refreshed by Canon G7 X MII
Sony ZV-1
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Its time to look much closer at the Canon G7 X and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1").
Photography GlossaryThe G7 X was manufactured 6 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G7 X grades against the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony ZV-1
| G7 X | ZV-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon G7 X
| ZV-1 | G7 X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2020 |  | September 2014 | More recent by 69 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony ZV-1
| G7 X | ZV-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X against the ZV-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and ZV-1.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older G7 X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (304 grams)
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Canon G7 X Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (304 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Canon G7 X Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (304 grams)
does not have microphone jack
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G7 X | Sony ZV-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Sony ZV-1 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2020-05-27 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | 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 | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 40 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 24.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 304 gr (0.67 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (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 | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 556 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $490 | $750 |
