Sony HX10V vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are analyzing the Sony HX10V versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HX10V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX10V was brought out 9 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX10V scores vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX10V has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX10V versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HX10V vs the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and ZV-1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX10V featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older HX10V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.