Sony RX100 IV vs Sony ZV-1 II

Let's take a closer look at the Sony RX100 IV and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 IV was announced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RX100 IV matches up vs the ZV-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") along with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 IV vs the ZV-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and ZV-1 II is 89 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and ZV-1 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older RX100 IV is going to be behind in sensor innovation.