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Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Sony W530 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the W530 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the W530 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The W530 was introduced 10 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W530 grades against the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony ZV-1

 W530 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony W530

 ZV-1 W530 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2011More recent by 114 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony ZV-1

 W530 ZV-1 

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W530 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W530 and the ZV-1.

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W530 and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W530 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older W530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W530 Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W530
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
81
lighter than competitors (294g)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
86
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sony W530 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures
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
Launch cost $269 $750