Sony W320 vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony W320 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the W320 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the W320 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The W320 was released 11 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W320 matches up vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W320 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W320 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the W320 against the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and ZV-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W320 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W320 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.