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Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Old Model is Sony ZV-1
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The G9 X II was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X II scores vs the ZV-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony ZV-1 II

 G9 X II ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Canon G9 X II

 ZV-1 II G9 X II 
RevealedMay 2023January 2017More modern by 77 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony ZV-1 II

 G9 X II ZV-1 II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II compared to the ZV-1 II.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and ZV-1 II is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and ZV-1 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged G9 X II will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography details
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
80
screen articulates
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
not so great battery power (235 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competitors (206g)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery power (235 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than average in class (292g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (235 shots)
66
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging info
39
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
82
reasonably wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than average in class (292g)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony ZV-1 II
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2023-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 292 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $530 $899