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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Older Model is Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 II was brought out 11 years prior to the ZV-1 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX100 II grades against the ZV-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 RX100 II ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

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

 ZV-1 II RX100 II 
ReleasedMay 2023June 2013Fresher by 120 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 RX100 II ZV-1 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen dimensions

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 II against the ZV-1 II.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and ZV-1 II is 89 and 88 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and ZV-1 II.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older RX100 II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography factors
70
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography features
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
80
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography features
80
good battery (350 shots)
lighter than average in class (281g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
66
has manual focus
reasonably wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (281g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
82
reasonably wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-27 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing 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 photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 281 grams (0.62 pounds) 292 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 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 recording With downloadable app
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
Pricing at launch $598 $899