Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
75 Overall
62
88 Imaging
54 Features
75 Overall
62
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Old Model is Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Sony ZV-1
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony ZV-1
| RX100 VI | ZV-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX100 VI
| ZV-1 | RX100 VI | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2020 |  | June 2018 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony ZV-1
| RX100 VI | ZV-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (301g)
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (294g)
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Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (240 per charge)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than average (294g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (240 shots)
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic socket
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony ZV-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony ZV-1 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2018-06-05 | 2020-05-27 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 80 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 315 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 24.0fps | 24.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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 data 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 | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 301 grams (0.66 pounds) | 294 grams (0.65 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 shots | 260 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | 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 |
| Cost at launch | $1,198 | $750 |
