Sony W550 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony W550 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
(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 W550 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony W550 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W550 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the W550 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W550 was revealed 9 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W550 scores against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W550 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Sony W550 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony ZV-1
W550 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony W550
ZV-1 | W550 | |||
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Introduced | May 2020 | July 2011 | Fresher by 107 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony ZV-1
W550 | ZV-1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Sony W550 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W550 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Sony W550 and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W550 versus the ZV-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W550 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Sony W550 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W550 and ZV-1.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W550 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older W550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony W550 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-24 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | - | One |
Launch cost | $119 | $750 |