Sony a5100 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are contrasting the Sony a5100 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the a5100 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The a5100 was released 6 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the a5100 matches up vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony a5100 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a5100 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the a5100 versus the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the a5100 and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The a5100 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony a5100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older a5100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.