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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Launched February 2013
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and ZV-1F (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1 was revealed 10 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RX1 matches up vs the ZV-1F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 RX1 ZV-1F 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1F RX1 
AnnouncedOctober 2022February 2013Fresher by 117 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1F

		

		

			
 RX1 ZV-1F 
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the RX1 versus the ZV-1F.
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and ZV-1F is 79 and 89 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and ZV-1F.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older RX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
82
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
58
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony RX1 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Street photography factors
66
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
74
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (1")
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (256 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony RX1
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1F
53
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (16.0 fps)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (360 per charge)
 fixed focal length (20mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony RX1
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1F
62
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
 more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
87
 good battery pack (360 shots)
 lighter than competition (256 grams)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1F
65
 focusing manually
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
56
 fast max aperture (f2)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 good battery pack (360 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (20mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony RX1
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1F
34
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone port
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
82
 fast max aperture (f2)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 lighter than competition (256 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sony RX1 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
Max flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lbs) 256 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
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
Pricing at release $2,798 $499