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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
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 VII vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony RX100 VII and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 VII was revealed 4 years before the ZV-1F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 VII grades versus the ZV-1F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 RX100 VII ZV-1F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

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

 ZV-1F RX100 VII 
AnnouncedOctober 2022July 2019Newer by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

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

 RX100 VII ZV-1F 
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 VII and Sony ZV-1F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VII vs the ZV-1F.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and ZV-1F is 88 and 89 respectively.

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

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and ZV-1F.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged RX100 VII will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
66
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
58
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (1")
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (256g)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography information
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (260 shots)
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (16.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (360 shots)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
bad battery power (260 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
87
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (256 grams)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography highlights
65
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (260 per charge)
56
fast max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3.00")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery (360 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging factors
81
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (302g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
82
fast max aperture (f2)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average in class (256g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VII and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIISony ZV-1F
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-25 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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
Maximum 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 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 pounds) 256 grams (0.56 pounds)
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 All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 418 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,298 $499