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Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
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Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 TX100V ZV-1 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX100V

          

          

            
 ZV-1 TX100V 
AnnouncedMay 2020January 2011More modern by 114 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 TX100V ZV-1 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
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).
Look at the Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
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.

            Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography factors
29
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
72
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony TX100V Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competition (147g)
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
70
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
65
 includes focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (147 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 really wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than competition (147g)
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic socket
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sony TX100V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $750