Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1
Portability
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
57
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
57
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony RX100
| ZV-1 | RX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2020 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 94 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | 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 sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
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
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
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
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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Sony RX100 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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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Sony RX100 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
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
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 photography with Sony RX100
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
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)
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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Sony RX100 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
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
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
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony 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 |