Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony RX1R II versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was released 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the RX1R II matches up against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R II features outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1R II compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and ZV-1 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and ZV-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1R II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older RX1R II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.