Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a thorough assessment of the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX100 VI was announced 24 months earlier than the ZV-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX100 VI scores vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VI and the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and ZV-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older RX100 VI is going to be behind in sensor innovation.