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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Sony RX1
(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
Sony ZV-1 II
(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  • Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 RX1 ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sony RX1

 ZV-1 II RX1 
LaunchedMay 2023February 2013Newer by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1 II
81
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (292g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography highlights
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography factors
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (482g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than competition (292 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
decently wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography details
64
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
decently wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
82
decently wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony ZV-1 Mark II
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