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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89 Imaging
53 Features
80 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 V was introduced 4 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the RX100 V scores versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 RX100 V ZV-1 
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 RX100 V 
RevealedMay 2020October 2016More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 RX100 V ZV-1 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 V has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 V and the ZV-1.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and ZV-1.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the production date  of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
66
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
73
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 V Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
85
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than others (299g)
85
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 V Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
70
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony RX100 V as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
80
 lighter than others (299g)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery power (220 shots)
81
 lighter than others in class (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
70
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (220 shots)
70
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 V Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
81
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than others (299 grams)
 no microphone jack
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic socket
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-10-06 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 24.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 299 gr (0.66 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 All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app  
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $998 $750