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Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII Comparison

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Sony ZV-1

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 the 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 the 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 ( expands to 80 - 25600)
  • 24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" 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' Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" 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

Sony ZV-1 was replaced by Sony ZV-1 Mark II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony ZV-1 Mark II vs Sony ZV-1
Sony ZV-1 Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

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


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Reasons to choose Sony ZV-1 over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Gyroscopic Stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilize video in post process
Product Showcase Mode
Yes vs No Makes it easy to shoot product reviews
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
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
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III over Sony ZV-1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
LCD 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
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Common Strengths of Sony ZV-1 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Stacked Sensor
Yes vs Yes High sensor read out speed and less rolling shutter
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
2.80 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
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
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 are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the 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 the Sony ZV-1 and the Canon G7 X MIII.

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

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

Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Sony ZV-1 and the 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.
Sony ZV-1 vs Canon G7 X MIII Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Sony ZV-1 and the the 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

Compact Cameras

ZV-1
G7 X MIII
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZV-1
G7 X MIII
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Sony ZV-1 nor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

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 selfies 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.

Sony ZV-1 vs Canon 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 the same 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 reach than the Sony ZV-1. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1
G7 X MIII
Widest - Sony ZV-1 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 - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1
G7 X MIII
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
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

POOR
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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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 #8 out of 64 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #205 out of 1268 in all Cameras
Canon G7 X MIII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 64 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #197 out of 1268 in all Cameras

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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 Stacked 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 3.00" 3.00"
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
Max Flash Sync 1/100s n/a
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
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