Canon powershot g5 x mark ii vs sony zv 1?

Both of these are 1-inch sensor compacts with 20.1 megapixels and a built-in zoom, so image quality should be close. The real difference is the lens.

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II has the wider reach. Its 8.8-44mm lens frames like 24-119mm on full frame, so it covers everything from wide landscapes to fairly tight portraits. It also has a pop-up viewfinder, which I like for framing in bright sun.

The Sony ZV-1 is shorter on reach. Its 9.4-26mm lens frames like 25-69mm, which suits street and everyday shooting but runs out of zoom sooner.

For one camera that does most jobs, I'd take the G5 X Mark II. If you mostly shoot at around 25-69mm, the ZV-1 is a sensible choice. If you're new to this class, your first camera guide explains why a 1-inch compact is a step up from a phone.

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