Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Launched May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony RX100 VII and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 VII was announced 10 months prior to the ZV-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX100 VII matches up versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony ZV-1
RX100 VII | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX100 VII
ZV-1 | RX100 VII | |||
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Launched | May 2020 | July 2019 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony ZV-1
RX100 VII | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX100 VII and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the ZV-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and ZV-1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 VII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-07-25 | 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 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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 lbs) | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 418 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,298 | $750 |