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Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX1R
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and ZV-1F (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was revealed 8 years before the ZV-1F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX1R II scores vs the ZV-1F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony ZV-1F

 RX1R II ZV-1F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Sony RX1R II

 ZV-1F RX1R II 
RevealedOctober 2022October 2015More modern by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony ZV-1F

 RX1R II ZV-1F 
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the RX1R II and the ZV-1F.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and ZV-1F is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and ZV-1F.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1R II will give more detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged RX1R II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count high (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
58
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Street photography advice
73
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
74
screen articulates
sensor size is good (1")
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (256g)
does not have image stabilization
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Sports photography camera
63
MP count high (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1F
59
MP count high (42MP)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than average (507 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
87
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count high (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
56
fast max aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery power (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging details
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (507 grams)
82
fast max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-13 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7952 x 5304 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2
Macro focusing range 14cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 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, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 256 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $3,300 $499