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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 III
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX10 IV was released 3 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RX10 IV matches up against the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony ZV-1

 RX10 IV ZV-1 
Screen resolution1440k922kSharper screen (+518k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX10 IV

 ZV-1 RX10 IV 
AnnouncedMay 2020September 2017More modern by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony ZV-1

 RX10 IV ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV offers physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 IV against the ZV-1.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and ZV-1 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged RX10 IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX10 IV
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
76
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
56
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
81
lighter than average (294g)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,095 grams)
86
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than average (294g)
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-09-12 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 24.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,698 $750