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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
64 Imaging
32 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was revealed 12 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon SX1 IS

          

          

            
 ZV-1 SX1 IS 
RevealedMay 2020March 2009More recent by 135 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 SX1 IS ZV-1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the ZV-1.
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and ZV-1 is 64 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and ZV-1.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
72
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
56
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
85
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
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 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
70
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
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 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (615g)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
44
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
70
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (615g)
86
 rather wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone support
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Sony ZV-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-27 2020-05-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 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 support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $750