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Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G7 X and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the G7 X scores against the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 G7 X ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1 II G7 X 
RevealedMay 2023September 2014More modern by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

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

 G7 X ZV-1 II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X has outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X and Sony ZV-1 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X compared to the ZV-1 II.

Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and ZV-1 II is 88 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and ZV-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G7 X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography details
64
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography factors
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (304 grams)
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (292g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 fps)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography info
80
lighter than competition (304 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
81
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
66
has manual focus
relatively wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3.00")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging factors
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (304 grams)
does not have external mic port
82
relatively wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average in class (292g)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G7 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sony ZV-1 II
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/100s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 292 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $490 $899