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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony ZV-1
Photography Glossary

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony ZV-1 II, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The RX10 IV was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RX10 IV grades versus the ZV-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 RX10 IV ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1440k922kClearer screen (+518k dot)

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

 ZV-1 II RX10 IV 
IntroducedMay 2023September 2017Newer by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 RX10 IV ZV-1 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 IV provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX10 IV against the ZV-1 II.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

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

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

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and ZV-1 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged RX10 IV will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1 II
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than average (1,095 grams)
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (292g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography features
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
66
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography highlights
56
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (1,095g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
81
lighter than average (292 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
really wide (18mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse function
66
manual focus
really wide (18mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,095 grams)
82
really wide (18mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average (292g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-09-12 2023-05-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1095 gr (2.41 lb) 292 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes
Time lapse recording
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 Single Single
Cost at release $1,698 $899