Here you can find digital cameras comparison. Pick up with the best rating.
Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
|
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Zeiss ZX1: Specifications at a glance |
|
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
ZX1
All specs: Main page for ZX1 |
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs ZX1: The sensors |
|
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III features a APS-C sized sensor, while the ZX1 uses a Full frame sensor. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats: Advantage: Zeiss ZX1 |
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs ZX1: The viewfinders PowerShot G1 X Mk. III has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.60x. The 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. |
||
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III (0.60x) |
ZX1 (0.74x) |
|
Better choice: Zeiss ZX1 |
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Zeiss ZX1 Other Specs Comparison |
Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice |
||
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
ZX1 |
|
Sensor cleaning (3) | ||
Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 9 | 3 |
Built-in flash (2) | ||
Image stabilizer (3) | ||
Articulated monitor (2) | ||
Weighs less (2) | 399g (12.9 oz.) |
800g (25.8 oz.) |
More portable (2) | 460cm³ (29 cu.in.) |
872cm³ (55 cu.in.) |
Environmental sealing (2) | ||
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, that the camera is faster and the built-in flash. A nice touch is the optical image stabilizer, the articulated display and the lower weight than the ZX1. Another advantage over the ZX1: the more compact size. The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 18 points. |
||
Otherwise why to choose Zeiss ZX1 |
||
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
ZX1 |
|
Larger sensor (5) | APS-C | Full frame |
Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 24.20 | 37.40 |
Auto Focus points (4) | 49 | 255 |
Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 25600 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) | 200 | 500 |
USB 3.0 (2) | ||
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 G1 X Mk. III: 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. |
||
Common Specs for both cameras compared |
||
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
ZX1 |
|
Touch screen | ||
WiFi |
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Zeiss ZX1 Dimensions |
Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and ZX1 |
|
Top view of cameras |
|
Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
|
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Zeiss ZX1 |
18
|
33
|
We recommend Zeiss ZX1 as better choice. |