Sony A55 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A55 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Renewed by Sony A57
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Launched May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony A55 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Sony A55 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A55 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the A55 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A55 was brought out 10 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A55 scores vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A55 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony SLT-A55 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A55 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony ZV-1
A55 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A55
ZV-1 | A55 | |||
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Launched | May 2020 | August 2010 | More recent by 118 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A55 and Sony ZV-1
A55 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony A55 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A55 features outside measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Sony A55 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A55 vs the ZV-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A55 and ZV-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.
Sony A55 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A55 and ZV-1.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A55 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older A55 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony A55 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony SLT-A55 | Sony ZV-1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-24 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 15 | 315 |
Cross focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,150k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 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 | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500g (1.10 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 816 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 260 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $800 | $750 |