Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1
Portability
52 Imaging
54 Features
82 Overall
65
52 Imaging
54 Features
82 Overall
65
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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 resolution | 1440k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX10 IV
| ZV-1 | RX10 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2020 |  | September 2017 | More modern by 32 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
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
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
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)
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 photography with Sony RX10 IV
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
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
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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Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
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)
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 photography with Sony RX10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
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
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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Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
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)
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
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Sony 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 |
