Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII Comparison

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ZV-1 and G7 X MIII, two Compact cameras from Sony and Canon. Sony ZV-1 is a Large Sensor Compact class camera and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a Large sensor compact class camera.

Sony ZV-1 was introduced to market in May 2020 and Canon G7 X MIII was launched in July 2019. There is only 11 months difference between ZV-1 and G7 X MIII so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2020-05-27

20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800

24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3 Fully Articulated Screen

24.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

960fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

294g. 105 x 60 x 44 mm

Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2019-07-09

20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3 Tilting Screen

30.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

304g. 105 x 61 x 41 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony ZV-1 over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Gyroscopic Stabilization	Yes vs No	Stabilize video in post process
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Max Elect. Shutter	1/32000s vs 1/25600s	faster electronic shutter
Battery Life	260 shots vs 235 shots	25 more frames with a single charge
Weight	294 g vs 304 g	10 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	1.80 vs 2.80	faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing Range	±5 EV vs ±3 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III over Sony ZV-1

Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 922k dots	12% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	30.0fps vs 24.0fps	6 fps faster
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs 70mm	30 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4.2x vs 2.9×	more flexible focal coverage
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds

Common Strengths of Sony ZV-1 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection	Yes vs Yes	Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 1.80	Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	1.80 vs 2.80	Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs 3.0-stops	Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function	Yes vs Yes	Use your camera as a Webcam

Common Weaknesses of Sony ZV-1 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony ZV-1 has external dimensions of 105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73″) and weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) (including batteries). Canon G7 X MIII has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 41 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.61″) and weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII.

Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII.

Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII.

Top View Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony ZV-1 is 10g lighter than the Canon G7 X MIII but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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G7 X MIII

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Thickness Comparison

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G7 X MIII

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony ZV-1 nor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.

Canon G7 X MIII features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Sony ZV-1 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.

Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Sony ZV-1's sensor is 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) and Canon G7 X MIII's sensor is 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Canon G7 X MIII's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Sony ZV-1.

Below you can see the ZV-1 and G7 X MIII sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII Cameras

Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII Lens Specs Comparison

Sony ZV-1 features a 24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 2.9× zoom lens whereas Canon G7 X MIII features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f1.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon G7 X MIII has 30mm longer telezoom reach than the Sony ZV-1. However, with a max aperture of f1.80, Sony ZV-1 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1

G7 X MIII

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1

G7 X MIII

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1

G7 X MIII

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1

G7 X MIII

Fastest - Leica Q2 Monochrom

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What types of Photography are Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony ZV-1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G7 X MIII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Sony ZV-1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G7 X MIII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Sony ZV-1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G7 X MIII for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 24.0fps
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
70 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Sony ZV-1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G7 X MIII for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
294g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 44mm
2.9X Optical Zoom
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RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
304g
Body Thickness 41mm
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Sony ZV-1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G7 X MIII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony ZV-1 and Canon G7 X MIII scores compare:

Sony ZV-1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #18 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #216 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Canon G7 X MIII

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #16 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #209 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony ZV-1 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony ZV-1	Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Brand	Sony	Canon
Announced	2020-05-27	2019-07-09
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1″	1'
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	116.16mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	25600 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	80 ISO	-
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	315	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-70 mm (2.9×)	24-100 mm (4.2x)
Max Aperture	F1.8–2.8	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	5cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Size	3	3
Resolution	922k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/32000s	1/25600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash	7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	24.0 fps	30.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	294g	304g
Dimensions	105 x 60 x 44mm	105 x 61 x 41mm
Battery Life	260 shots	235 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction