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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sony RX100 V
(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
  • Announced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 V versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 V was introduced 7 years before the ZV-1F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the RX100 V matches up versus the ZV-1F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 RX100 V ZV-1F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

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

 ZV-1F RX100 V 
RevealedOctober 2022October 2016More recent by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 RX100 V ZV-1F 
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 V versus the ZV-1F.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and ZV-1F is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and ZV-1F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older RX100 V will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

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

Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 V Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography info
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
58
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Street photography highlights
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (299g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (1")
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 V Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography factors
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (220 shots)
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (16.0 frames per second)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 V Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography details
80
lighter than average (299g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
87
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than others (256g)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
very good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 V Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
56
very good max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery life (360 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1F
81
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (299g)
does not have microphone port
82
very good max aperture (f2)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than others (256g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 V and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-10-06 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 315 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 20mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 24.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 256 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $998 $499