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Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Sony RX100 and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 was released 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX100 scores vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 RX100 ZV-1 
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX100

		

		

			
 ZV-1 RX100 
AnnouncedMay 2020August 2012More recent by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 RX100 ZV-1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while 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).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 against the ZV-1.
Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the age  of the cameras into account. The older RX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
64
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
73
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
79
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 fixed screen
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 has tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Sony RX100 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
79
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 decent MP (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
74
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
70
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no mic port
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic port
 lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony ZV-1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-28 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 390 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app  
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $448 $750