Sony RX100 VIIvs ZV-E1
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Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony RX100 VII (2019) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 302g with battery and card | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony RX100 VII | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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