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Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
92 Imaging
52 Features
63 Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
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Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon G9 X and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1").

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The G9 X was released 8 years prior to the ZV-1F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X scores vs the ZV-1F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 G9 X ZV-1F 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1F G9 X 
LaunchedOctober 2022October 2015More modern by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G9 X ZV-1F 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X provides physical 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) and the Sony ZV-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X versus the ZV-1F.
Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and ZV-1F is 92 and 89 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and ZV-1F.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged G9 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1F as a Portrait photography camera
64
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 external flash not possible
58
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon G9 X Street photography information
Sony ZV-1F Street photography information
80
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (209g)
 fixed screen
74
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (256 grams)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon G9 X Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography factors
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
61
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (16.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (360 per charge)
 focal length is fixed (20mm)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1F as a Travel photography camera
77
 lighter than competition in class (209g)
 includes touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
87
 better than average battery power (360 per charge)
 lighter than competition (256g)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
70
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
56
 fast max aperture (f2)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 better than average battery power (360 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (20mm)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging details
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone support
82
 fast max aperture (f2)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 lighter than competition (256g)
 no image stabilization
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Canon G9 X vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon PowerShot G9 XSony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2022-10-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 209g (0.46 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 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 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $499