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Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(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
  • Released September 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon G7 X MII
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon G7 X and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G7 X (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was released 5 years before the ZX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G7 X scores versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Zeiss ZX1

 G7 X ZX1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon G7 X

 ZX1 G7 X 
RevealedSeptember 2018September 2014Newer by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1040kCrisper display (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Zeiss ZX1

 G7 X ZX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X enjoys 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) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X versus the ZX1.

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and ZX1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
63
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is high (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography details
80
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (210 shots)
65
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
69
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (210 per charge)
69
manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inches)
sensor resolution is high (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
80
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
does not have microphone jack
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Zeiss ZX1
 Canon PowerShot G7 XZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Canon Zeiss
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Zeiss ZX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2018-09-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (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 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $490 -