Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2021
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony FX3 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX3 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FX3 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The FX3 was launched 10 months later than the ZV-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX3 scores against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony FX3 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony FX3 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony ZV-1
FX3 | ZV-1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2021 | ![]() | May 2020 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony FX3
ZV-1 | FX3 |
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Common features in the Sony FX3 and Sony ZV-1
FX3 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony FX3 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Sony FX3 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX3 and the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX3 and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX3 and ZV-1.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony FX3 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony FX3 | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2021-02-23 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 759 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 187 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 716 grams (1.58 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3900 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Launch pricing | $3,900 | $750 |