Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Sony ZV-1 Mark II — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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Sony · Compact · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Sony ZV-1 Mark II
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and the Sony ZV-1 Mark II are both compact cameras built around a 1-inch CMOS sensor. The Canon arrived in 2019 and the Sony in 2023, so the Sony is the newer design. Their bodies are close in size, 105 x 61 x 41 mm for the Canon against 106 x 60 x 47 mm, and the Sony is 12 g lighter at 292 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
July 9, 2019 | May 23, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 105 x 61 x 41 mm | 106 x 60 x 47 mm |
| Camera weight | 304 g | 292 g |
| Optics | 57/100 | 45/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe ZV-1 Mark II is the stronger choice for tracking moving subjects, with 315 autofocus points against 31 on the G7 X Mark III. Its fastest exposure is also much shorter, 1/32000 second versus 1/2000, which helps freeze fast action or shoot wide open in bright light. For handheld stills, the Canon pulls ahead because it has in-body stabilisation, which the Sony does not offer. The core sensor specs are shared: both use a 20 MP 1-inch CMOS sensor with a native ISO range of 125 to 12800. The Canon also shoots at up to 30 fps rather than 24. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13.2 x 8.8 | 13.2 x 8.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
1" | 1" |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
30 fps045 | 24 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | None |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
12530200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
12530200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 144080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 3200080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
310300 | 3150300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | No |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow-motion recording is equally available, because both offer a 120 fps maximum frame rate, and both top out at 4K resolution with a built-in timelapse mode. The useful difference is recording formats: the Sony offers XAVC S and AVCHD alongside MPEG-4, while the Canon records MPEG-4 only. If your editing workflow favours one of those formats, the Sony gives you that flexibility. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Features | 70/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Canon is the more self-contained camera for casual fill light, with a built-in flash needing no extra gear. The Sony instead supports external flash for stronger or bounced lighting. The Canon's rear screen also has a higher resolution, 1,040,000 dots against 921,600. Several controls and connections are shared. Both have a 3-inch touch screen that flips for selfies and vlogging angles, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer. Neither includes GPS, so neither tags your photos with location data automatically. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
No |  Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 27/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Sony's battery rating is the higher of the two, at 290 shots against 235 for the Canon. Both support USB charging, so either can be topped up from a power bank. On cards, the Canon takes SD, SDHC and SDXC media with UHS-I compatibility for faster writes. The Sony accepts SD cards plus Memory Stick Duo hybrid media, for anyone with older Sony cards. Both have a single card slot, so neither offers in-camera backup. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC / Memory Stick Duo Hybrid |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-13L | NP-BX1 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
235 shots1505000 | 290 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III for handheld stills in dim rooms, evening streets or at parties. In-body stabilisation and the built-in flash both help there. Choose the Sony ZV-1 Mark II for moving subjects such as pets or dancers, where its 315 autofocus points and 1/32000 second shutter are clear advantages.
For long shooting days the Sony is the better pick, with a higher battery rating and more recording format options. The shared 20 MP resolution, 1-inch sensor format and flipping touch screens are common ground rather than deciding factors.