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RX1 vs ZV-1 II
Quick take: The RX1 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the RX1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
ZV-1 II — Pocket Vlogging: The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
ZV-1 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | RX1Sony · 2012 | ZV-1 IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £336 usedBest | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps (2.5fps with AF-S per frame) | 15fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 482g (with battery and card) | 292g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optional EVF (FDA-EV1MK) or optical finder | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Multi Interface Shoe | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
RX1
ZV-1 II
Portrait
4.0/10
5.3/10
Street
6.6/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.5/10
4.4/10
Documentary
3.9/10
5.9/10
Landscape
4.3/10
4.5/10
Casual
3.4/10
7.1/10
Food
4.2/10
5.9/10
Macro
3.1/10
4.0/10
Architecture
4.1/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
4.7/10
3.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
7.1/10
Filmmaking
—
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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