Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1/Sony-RX1-front.jpg)
![Sony ZV-1 front Sony ZV-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-1/Sony-ZV-1-front.jpg)
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55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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 RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
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.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony ZV-1
RX1 | ZV-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX1
ZV-1 | RX1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2020 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 88 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1
RX1 | ZV-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-ZV-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and ZV-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.
![Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-ZV-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-ZV-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-ZV-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony ZV-1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-19 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 482g (1.06 pounds) | 294g (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2534 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | 260 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $2,798 | $750 |