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Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HX5 was introduced 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX5 scores vs the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony ZV-1

 HX5 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony HX5

 ZV-1 HX5 
IntroducedMay 2020June 2010More recent by 121 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony ZV-1

 HX5 ZV-1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX5 and the ZV-1.

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older HX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
86
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
lighter than average in class (294g)
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Sony HX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony ZV-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $275 $750