Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G9 X was announced 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G9 X grades against the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X compared to the ZV-1.

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

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older G9 X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.