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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony RX100 II versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1").

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The RX100 II was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 II scores versus the ZV-1F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 RX100 II ZV-1F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

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

 ZV-1F RX100 II 
RevealedOctober 2022June 2013Fresher by 113 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-1F

 RX100 II ZV-1F 
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 II versus Sony ZV-1F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 II vs the ZV-1F.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

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

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

Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and ZV-1F.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older RX100 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
58
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography information
Sony ZV-1F Street photography information
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (1")
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (256g)
no image stabilization
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames per second)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
fixed focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography features
80
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
87
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
great max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
56
great max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3.00")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging factors
37
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
82
great max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (256g)
no image stabilization
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony ZV-1F
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-27 2022-10-13
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 area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 20mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 281 grams (0.62 lb) 256 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 feature 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
Retail cost $598 $499