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Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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
  • Released May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX200V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX200V was manufactured 9 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX200V grades vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony ZV-1

 HX200V ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony HX200V

 ZV-1 HX200V 
ReleasedMay 2020May 2012Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony ZV-1

 HX200V ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX200V against the ZV-1.

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and ZV-1 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX200V featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older HX200V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than competitors (294g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
86
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sony HX200V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony ZV-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-11 2020-05-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 450 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $750