Sony QX100 vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a extended assessment of the Sony QX100 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The QX100 was launched 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the QX100 matches up versus the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony QX100 offers external measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the QX100 and the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged QX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.