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Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G9 X II (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was brought out 21 months before the ZX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X II scores versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Zeiss ZX1

 G9 X II ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon G9 X II

 ZX1 G9 X II 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2017Newer by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1040kCrisper screen (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Zeiss ZX1

 G9 X II ZX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II vs the ZX1.

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and ZX1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G9 X II is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
87
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
71
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (235 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (800g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (235 shots)
70
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
39
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (800g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Zeiss ZX1
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Canon Zeiss
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Zeiss ZX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $530 -