Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Superseded the Sony A6000
- Renewed by Sony A6500
(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
- Introduced May 2020
- Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A6300 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A6300 was unveiled 5 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A6300 grades vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony ZV-1
A6300 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A6300
ZV-1 | A6300 | |||
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Introduced | May 2020 | February 2016 | More recent by 52 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-1
A6300 | ZV-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical screen resolution |
Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6300 has physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A6300 vs the ZV-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A6300 and ZV-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and ZV-1.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6300 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6300 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A6300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-02-03 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) | 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 404 gr (0.89 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1437 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $889 | $750 |