Sony RX10 II vs Sony ZV-1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.