Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony ZV-1
TX1 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX1
ZV-1 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2020 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 131 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony ZV-1
TX1 | ZV-1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony TX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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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 |