Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs
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- 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
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
- 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
- Launched May 2023
- Superseded the Sony ZV-1
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the RX1 (Full frame) and ZV-1 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe RX1 was introduced 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX1 grades against the ZV-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony ZV-1 II
RX1 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sony RX1
ZV-1 II | RX1 | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | February 2013 | Newer by 124 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1 II
RX1 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3.00" | Identical display measurement |
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX1 compared to the ZV-1 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and ZV-1 II is 79 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and ZV-1 II.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged RX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-19 | 2023-05-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 18-50mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/1.8-4.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | 1/100 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 grams (1.06 lb) | 292 grams (0.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2534 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,798 | $899 |