Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1 II

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.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and ZV-1 II is 79 and 88 respectively.

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.