Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released May 2014
- Superseded the Sony RX100 II
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony ZV-1
RX100 III | ZV-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX100 III
ZV-1 | RX100 III | |||
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Released | May 2020 | May 2014 | More recent by 73 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony ZV-1
RX100 III | ZV-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-05-15 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 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 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 gr (0.64 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $748 | $750 |