Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the TX100V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX100V was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TX100V matches up vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V offers physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX100V versus the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and ZV-1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX100V having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX100V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.