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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 V
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony RX100 IV and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 IV was released 6 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX100 IV grades vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

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

		

		

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

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 RX100 IV 
LaunchedMay 2020June 2015More modern by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 RX100 IV ZV-1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the RX100 IV versus the ZV-1.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and ZV-1.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged RX100 IV will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
65
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
73
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 IV Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
85
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition (298g)
85
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
 Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
68
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (16.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports tracking focus
 no phase detect autofocus
71
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
86
 lighter than competition (298g)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
81
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
74
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
70
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
81
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition (298 grams)
 does not have microphone socket
86
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 IV and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Sony ZV-1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-06-10 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 measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 16.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 294 grams (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 rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 562 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature 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
Pricing at release $898 $750