Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony ZV-1
RX100 V | ZV-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX100 V
ZV-1 | RX100 V | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | October 2016 | More modern by 44 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1
RX100 V | ZV-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony ZV-1 | |
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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 |