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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II

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

Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VI
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Old Model is Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 V was announced 7 years before the ZV-1 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RX100 V scores vs the ZV-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 RX100 V ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 II RX100 V 
LaunchedMay 2023October 2016More modern by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 RX100 V ZV-1 II 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 V vs the ZV-1 II.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and ZV-1 II is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and ZV-1 II.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you should always consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1 II
66
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
74
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
85
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than others (299g)
80
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (292g)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 V Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography information
70
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high fps (24.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 offers tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
66
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Sony RX100 V as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
80
 lighter than others (299 grams)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
81
 lighter than competitors (292 grams)
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 good MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (18mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1 II
70
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
66
 manual focus
 fairly wide (18mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 V Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging features
81
 rather wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than others (299g)
 lack of mic support
82
 fairly wide (18mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic support
 lighter than competitors (292 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-10-06 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
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
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 292 grams (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 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app  
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $998 $899