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Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Zeiss ZX1 Specs |
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PowerShot G5 X
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G5 X |
ZX1
All specs: Main page for ZX1 |
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PowerShot G5 X vs ZX1 Sensors |
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On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats: Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter. Featuring an area of 864mm² (1.38 sq.in.), the ZX1’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the PowerShot G5 X employs at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with 1″ sized chips. Better choice: Zeiss ZX1 |
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PowerShot G5 X vs ZX1: Viewfinder PowerShot G5 X has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.65x. ZX1 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 6.20 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.74x. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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PowerShot G5 X (0.65x) |
ZX1 (0.74x) |
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Advantage: Zeiss ZX1 |
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Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Zeiss ZX1 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Canon PowerShot G5 X a better choice |
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PowerShot G5 X |
ZX1 |
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| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 6 | 3 |
| Built-in flash (2) | ||
| Image stabilizer (3) | ||
| Articulated monitor (2) | ||
| Weighs less (2) | 377g (12.2 oz.) |
800g (25.8 oz.) |
| More portable (2) | 380cm³ (24 cu.in.) |
872cm³ (55 cu.in.) |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G5 X are that the camera is faster, the built-in flash and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the articulated display, the lower weight than the ZX1 and the more compact size. The PowerShot G5 X scores 15 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Zeiss ZX1 |
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PowerShot G5 X |
ZX1 |
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| Larger sensor (5) | 1″ | Full frame |
| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.20 | 37.40 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 31 | 255 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 125 – 12800 ISO | 80 – 51200 ISO |
| Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel) | 2.36 | 6.20 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 2.76 |
| Better Video (2) | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| External microphone (2) | ||
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 210 | 500 |
| USB 3.0 (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the ZX1 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Zeiss are the larger sensitivity, the better viewfinder and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot G5 X: the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video. Yields 33 points for the ZX1. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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PowerShot G5 X |
ZX1 |
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| Touch screen | ||
| WiFi | ||
| Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Zeiss ZX1 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the PowerShot G5 X and ZX1 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Canon PowerShot G5 X |
Zeiss ZX1 |
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15
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33
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We recommend Zeiss ZX1 as better choice. |
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