Sony FX6 vs Sony ZV-1
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Sony FX6: 890 g ; Sony ZV-1: 294 g
- Effective megapixels: Sony FX6: 10.2 ; Sony ZV-1: 20.1
- Max. video mode: Sony FX6: DCI 4K 60p / UHD 4K 120p ; Sony ZV-1: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony ZV-1 (20.1).
| Specification | Sony FX6 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | FX6 | ZV-1 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 114 x 116 x 153 mm | 105.5 x 60 x 43.5 mm |
| Weight | 890 g | 294 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | 35 mm full-frame single-chip CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | — | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | — | 5492 x 3661 |
| Crop factor | — | 2.73 |
| Total megapixels | 12.9 | 21.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 10.2 | 20.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | — | 5472 x 3648 |
| ISO | — | Auto, 125-12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | — | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | — | 1/2000 sec |
| Metering | — | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | — | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | — | Yes |
| Shutter priority | — | Yes |
| White balance presets | — | 9.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | DCI 4K 60p / UHD 4K 120p | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| RAW video output | 16-bit RAW via 12G-SDI | — |
| Video dynamic range / latitude | 15+ stops | — |
| Base ISO (Cine EI mode) | 800, 12800 | — |
| Variable ND filter | 1/4 ND to 1/128 ND | — |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | — | 3" |
| Screen resolution | — | 921,600 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | — | SD/ SDHC/SDXC/MS Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| USB | — | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | — | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Lens mount | Sony E | — |
| Max aperture | — | f1.8 - f2.8 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f4.9 - f7.6 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 24 - 70 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9x |
| Digital zoom | — | Yes |
| Normal focus range | — | 5 cm |
| Macro focus range | — | 5 cm |