Sony WX50 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are evaluating the Sony WX50 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX50 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WX50 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor size.

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The WX50 was announced 9 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WX50 scores against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX50 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony WX50 offers external measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX50 vs Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WX50 against the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WX50 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WX50 and ZV-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WX50 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged WX50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.