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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII Comparison

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ZV-1 and RX100 VII, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Sony. Sony ZV-1 was introduced to market in May 2020 and Sony RX100 VII was launched in July 2019. There is only 10 months difference between ZV-1 and RX100 VII so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-05-27
  • 20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)
  • 24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 24.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 294g. 105 x 60 x 44 mm

Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-07-25
  • 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 302g. 102 x 58 x 43 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony ZV-1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Gyroscopic Stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilize video in post process
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 20.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
294 g vs 302 g 8 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
1.80 vs 4.50 faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII over Sony ZV-1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Number of Focus Points
357 vs 315 42 more focus points
Focal Length - Tele
200mm vs 70mm 130 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8.3x vs 2.9× more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Common Strengths of Sony ZV-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 921k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 20.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Common Weaknesses of Sony ZV-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony ZV-1 has external dimensions of 105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73″) and weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX100 VII has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69″) and weighs 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII. Sony RX100 VII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Sony ZV-1.

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII.

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII.
Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony ZV-1 is 8g lighter than the Sony RX100 VII but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZV-1
RX100 VII
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZV-1
RX100 VII
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony ZV-1 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Sony RX100 VII features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Sony ZV-1 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII have 1″ sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the ZV-1 and RX100 VII sensor size comparison.

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII Cameras


Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII Lens Specs Comparison

Sony ZV-1 features a 24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 2.9× zoom lens whereas Sony RX100 VII features a 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 8.3x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Sony ZV-1 is faster than Sony RX100 VII at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony RX100 VII has 130mm longer telezoom reach than the Sony ZV-1. However, with a max aperture of f1.80, Sony ZV-1 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1
RX100 VII
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1
RX100 VII
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1
RX100 VII
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

ZV-1
RX100 VII
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony ZV-1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX100 VII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
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Sony ZV-1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony RX100 VII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Sony ZV-1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony RX100 VII for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 24.0fps
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
70 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
357 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
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Sony ZV-1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX100 VII for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
294g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 44mm
2.9X Optical Zoom
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RAW shooting capability
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
302g
Body Thickness 43mm
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Sony ZV-1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX100 VII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony RX100 VII: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony ZV-1 and Sony RX100 VII scores compare:

Sony ZV-1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #18 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #207 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Sony RX100 VII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #171 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Sony RX100 VII has a higher Overall Score than the Sony ZV-1 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony ZV-1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony ZV-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2020-05-27 2019-07-25
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size 1″ 1″
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 315 357
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-70 mm (2.9×) 24-200 mm (8.3x)
Max Aperture F1.8–2.8 F2.8-4.5
Macro Focus Range 5cm 8cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.59x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 24.0 fps 20.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 294g 302g
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 44mm 102 x 58 x 43mm
Battery Life 260 shots 260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 63
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 418
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