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Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F 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-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Released October 2022
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Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX100 versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX100 was unveiled 11 years before the ZV-1F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 scores vs the ZV-1F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 RX100 ZV-1F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

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

 ZV-1F RX100 
ReleasedOctober 2022August 2012Fresher by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 RX100 ZV-1F 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 against the ZV-1F.

Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and ZV-1F is 91 and 89 respectively.

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

Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 and ZV-1F.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older RX100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
64
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
58
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100
Street photography with Sony ZV-1F
79
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (240g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (1")
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames per second)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1F
79
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
87
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (256g)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
fast maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
56
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
good battery life (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
82
fast maximum aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-28 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 256 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 390 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $448 $499