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Sony QX30 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony QX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony QX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony QX30 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the QX30 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The QX30 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the QX30 scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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