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Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(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
Sony ZV-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony ZV-1

 A6100 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A6100

 ZV-1 A6100 
RevealedMay 2020August 2019Fresher by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony ZV-1

 A6100 ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
73
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
75
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
86
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
86
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony ZV-1
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