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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
89 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 VA was launched 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX100 VA scores vs the ZV-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

          

          

            
 RX100 VA ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 ZV-1 II RX100 VA 
AnnouncedMay 2023July 2018Newer by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony ZV-1 II

          

          

            
 RX100 VA ZV-1 II 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VA has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA vs the ZV-1 II.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and ZV-1 II is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and ZV-1 II.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged RX100 VA will be behind in sensor technology.

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

        


        

          

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

          

          

                      

          Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography info
66
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 no external flash support
74
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography highlights
85
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than average (299g)
80
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition (292g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography factors
70
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
66
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (24.0 fps)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
76
 lighter than average (299g)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
81
 lighter than competition (292g)
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (18mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography advice
66
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
66
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (18mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (260 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging factors
81
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than average (299g)
 no external microphone socket
82
 decently wide (18mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
 lighter than competition (292 grams)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-07-13 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 24.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 292g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
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
Retail pricing $998 $899