Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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.

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.