Canon
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pocket 1-inch compact with a 24–100mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, 4K video, Dual Pixel AF, and live streaming — a classic vlog/travel camera.
$749
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
ZV-1 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Wins
ZV-1
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- BZV-1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 80 %)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 20 fps)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (24 fps vs 20 fps)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (120 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 × 41 mm
304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 1mm narrower and 2mm thinner than ZV-1 but it is also 1mm taller.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 10 g heavier than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 44mm ZV-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105, 60.9, 41.4
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Max video bit rate
120 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Animal / bird AF
Only ZV-1 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Animal
Card types
Adds Memory Stick Duo
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 80 % — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 125
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked 20.1MP sensor
- ✓24–100mm equivalent zoom (4.2×)
- ✓4K 30p and Full HD 120p
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- ✓Live streaming support
Cons
- –Tilt-only screen (not fully articulating)
- –4K limited to 30fps
- –AF weaker than Sony ZV-1 for video
- –No built-in ND filter
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or ZV-1?
ZV-1 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 24fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the ZV-1?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the ZV-1 is 10 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1 record 4K video?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 30p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1 weather sealed?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. ZV-1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 235 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and 260 shots for the ZV-1, giving the ZV-1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $749.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.