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-1F
Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 fixed-lens vlog camera with a 1-inch sensor, fully articulating screen, and Product Showcase — Sony's most affordable ZV model.
$499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
ZV-1F is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Wins
ZV-1F
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1F has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BZV-1F has higher Battery life (CIPA) (360 shots vs 235 shots)
- BZV-1F has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 80 %)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 16 fps)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 16 fps)
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-1F
106 × 60 × 46 mm
256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 1mm narrower and 5mm thinner than ZV-1F but it is also 1mm taller.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 48 g heavier than ZV-1F.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 46mm ZV-1F
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
ZV-1F
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
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 16 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 16 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
120 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1F
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 46.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Battery life (CIPA)
360 shots vs 235 shots — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 80 % — higher is better
Weight
256 g vs 304 g — lower 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-1F
Pros
- ✓Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 ZEISS Tessar lens
- ✓1-inch Exmor RS sensor
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓4K 30p and 120p slow-mo
- ✓Most affordable ZV-series body
Cons
- –Fixed 20mm lens (no zoom)
- –Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect)
- –No built-in ND filter
- –No EVF or headphone jack
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or ZV-1F?
ZV-1F scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 16fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1F?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1F?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while ZV-1F uses Electronic SteadyShot (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the ZV-1F?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. ZV-1F reaches 16 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1F?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and ZV-1F weighs 256 g, so the ZV-1F is 48 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1F record 4K video?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 30p. ZV-1F: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ZV-1F weather sealed?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. ZV-1F: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 235 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and 360 shots for the ZV-1F, giving the ZV-1F the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and ZV-1F at $499. The ZV-1F is $250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.