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Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

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

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2022
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1").

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The G9 X II was launched 6 years prior to the ZV-1F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II matches up vs the ZV-1F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 G9 X II ZV-1F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1F G9 X II 
LaunchedOctober 2022January 2017Newer by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 G9 X II ZV-1F 
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II against the ZV-1F.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and ZV-1F is 92 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and ZV-1F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged G9 X II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
58
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography details
Sony ZV-1F Street photography details
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
74
screen articulates
sensor size is good (1")
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (256g)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
low battery life (235 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography information
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
low battery life (235 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
87
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (256 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 shots)
56
good max aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery power (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging information
39
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
82
good max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lighter than others (256g)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2022-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/2
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.2fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 256g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $530 $499