Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX10
- Renewed by Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Released May 2020
- Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony RX10 II and Sony ZV-1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RX10 II was launched 6 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX10 II scores against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony ZV-1
RX10 II | ZV-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX10 II
ZV-1 | RX10 II | |||
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Released | May 2020 | June 2015 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX10 II and Sony ZV-1
RX10 II | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX10 II offers external dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX10 II and Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 II compared to the ZV-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 II and ZV-1 is 58 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 II and ZV-1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX10 II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Sony ZV-1 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-06-10 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 813 gr (1.79 lb) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 531 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 260 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $998 | $750 |