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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • New Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The RX100 II was launched 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RX100 II matches up against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 RX100 II ZV-1 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 ZV-1 RX100 II 
ReleasedMay 2020June 2013More modern by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 RX100 II ZV-1 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the RX100 II against the ZV-1.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and ZV-1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the production date  of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
70
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
73
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 II Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
85
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 lighter than others (281 grams)
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 II Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Sony RX100 II Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
80
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 lighter than others (281g)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
74
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (350 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
70
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
37
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (281g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic support
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-27 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 281 gr (0.62 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app  
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
Cost at launch $598 $750