Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Sony A6100 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the A6100 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A6100 was introduced 9 months before the ZV-1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A6100 matches up vs the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony ZV-1
A6100 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A6100
ZV-1 | A6100 | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | August 2019 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony ZV-1
A6100 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Sony A6100 and Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A6100 against the ZV-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and ZV-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and ZV-1.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6100 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A6100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $748 | $750 |