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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony ZV-1

The Sony RX100 VI and the Sony ZV-1 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Sony ZV-1 if you want a newer model (2020 against 2018), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Sony RX100 VI has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Sony RX100 VI	Sony ZV-1
Maker	Sony	Sony
Mount	built-in lens	built-in lens
Sensor	1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm	1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Crop factor	2.7×	2.7×
Resolution	20.1 MP	20.1 MP
Stabilisation	yes	yes
Announced	2018	2020
Type	fixed-lens compact	fixed-lens compact
Lens	9-72mm f/2.8-4.5, like 24-194mm on full frame	9.4-26mm f/1.8-2.8, like 25-69mm on full frame
Weight	301 g	294 g

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Sony RX100 VI 2.7×, Sony ZV-1 2.7×.

What a 50mm frames like

The Sony RX100 VI takes no lenses: its built-in 9mm frames like 24mm on full frame. The Sony ZV-1 takes no lenses: its built-in 9.4mm frames like 25mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.

The Sony RX100 VI: a built-in lens. The Sony ZV-1: a built-in lens.