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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX100 VI was brought out 6 years before the ZV-1 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX100 VI grades versus the ZV-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 RX100 VI ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

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

 ZV-1 II RX100 VI 
IntroducedMay 2023June 2018More recent by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

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

 RX100 VI ZV-1 II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony ZV-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VI and the ZV-1 II.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and ZV-1 II is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and ZV-1 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older RX100 VI will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

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

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
74
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography details
77
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than competition (292g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
66
manual focus
fairly wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
77
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
82
fairly wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition (292g)
no image stabilization
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-06-05 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 area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 24-200mm (8.3x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 24.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301g (0.66 pounds) 292g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature 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 One One
Cost at launch $1,198 $899