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Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Old Model is Sony ZV-1
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Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G9 X was announced 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the G9 X scores against the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

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

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

 ZV-1 II G9 X 
LaunchedMay 2023October 2015More modern by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 G9 X ZV-1 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X compared to the ZV-1 II.

Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and ZV-1 II is 92 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and ZV-1 II.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged G9 X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography highlights
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (209g)
no articulating screen
80
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (209 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
66
you can focus manually
fairly wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging information
39
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (209g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
82
fairly wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony ZV-1 II
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-12 2023-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/100s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 292 gr (0.64 pounds)
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 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $899