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Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the QX1 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the QX1 grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony ZV-1

 QX1 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony QX1

 ZV-1 QX1 
LaunchedMay 2020September 2014More modern by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony ZV-1

 QX1 ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 has outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the QX1 versus the ZV-1.

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The QX1 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged QX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
66
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
73
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
71
good battery (440 per charge)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
86
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony ZV-1
Type Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-03 2020-05-27
Body design Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $750