Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 III was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 III grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 III offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 III vs the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 III and ZV-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older RX100 III will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.