Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are comparing the Sony RX1 versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the RX1 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX1 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX1 matches up versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 offers external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX1 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX1 and the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and ZV-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged RX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.