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Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The TX1 was launched 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX1 matches up versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony ZV-1

 TX1 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX1

 ZV-1 TX1 
IntroducedMay 2020August 2009Fresher by 131 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony ZV-1

 TX1 ZV-1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 has outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 compared to the ZV-1.

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and ZV-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2020-05-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $750