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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The RX100 VI was introduced 5 years before the ZV-1F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX100 VI matches up versus the ZV-1F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 RX100 VI ZV-1F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

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

 ZV-1F RX100 VI 
AnnouncedOctober 2022June 2018More modern by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

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

 RX100 VI ZV-1F 
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI has external dimensions 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-1F has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the ZV-1F.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and ZV-1F is 88 and 89 respectively.

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

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and ZV-1F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged RX100 VI will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography factors
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
58
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
74
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (1")
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography info
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery (240 CIPA)
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography factors
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery (240 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
87
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (240 per charge)
56
good max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (360 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Vlogging camera
77
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone socket
82
good max aperture (f2)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony ZV-1F
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-06-05 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 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 315 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 24.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301g (0.66 pounds) 256g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Retail cost $1,198 $499