Sold the Sony ZV-1. Bought the RX100V (again). Here’s why.

Talking about why I sold my Sony ZV-1 and bought the RX100V(A) for a third time and some of the differences between the two cameras!

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[MultiMattRogers]

I couldn't agree with you more. I was really surprised by how much I hated that side flipping screen after everyone online kept describing it as a 'must have', but I found it a bit unworkable.

[ClaudiayAdeel]

I was so lucky to find one used in 200 dollars here in Mexico. It's almost new. Loving the experience. I use it as my webcam. I use it as my pocket street photography camera and to record my 4k vlogs. So amazing.

[DennisMeetsWorld]

I bought the ZV-1 too and ended up selling it and keeping my trusty RX100 VA because it's just an overall better "Do It All" camera. It's built better, I prefer the color science on it, I love that it has the pop-up flash, and you can record up to 8 seconds in 960fps vs the lame 3 seconds on the ZV-1. Thanks for the video!

[MarlonKingShow]

Interesting reasons and video techniques. Glad you have something that works. I still use the canon g7x mk2. Considered the zv1 but side by side footage showed me to keep the g7x. All the best dude.

[Superman-]

Is the rx100v good for concerts?..i always use cell phone (android) but looks all blurry with the lights....

[anselmoreal]

The vA it’s my little treasure, I found it on a pawnshop for 140$ the viewfinder didn’t close all the way down witch is no problem for me, love that camera.

[iwndavidturner]

I picked up one today myself. Hopefully inspires to create

[chloescanlon]

Side hinged flippy flappy take forever screens should be banned. I hate them. Problem is virtually every youtuber cries like a baby when a camera doesn’t have the side hinged screen. Even if Chris Niccolls on dp review was reviewing a Hasselblad he’s still want the selfie screen…. Drives me bananas!! Hence we’re now inundated with side hinged screens!
Excellent video, thank you for restoring my sanity!!

[phillippugh]

All the rx100s are such a great pocket camera . You can do some amazing street photography with it so small

[dianew]

Glad to come across this review. I am thinking of getting one of these myself. One thing I can't get used to is not having a viewfinder when doing photos with my ZV-1 and even at times the need for a pop-up flash. There are days I do events that I am not taking pro gear in and having a small compact that can do 4k video and shoot raw is important. I also agree with the articulating LCD display. I thought I would really love it, but... I find it makes me glance away from the lens, but a flip-up would still make you look like you are looking at the lens. Also, even with the ZV-1 "stabilization", I use that extremely loose... I found that it just lacks a lot. Ended up getting a compact gimbal because video just picks up every moment and Catalyst Browse crops in so severely it's not my first choice to stabilize video.

I picked up the ZV-1 specifically to replace an old cannon powershot that worked well for years until it just outdated itself where raw options, video and image sizing was concerned. I also have the ZV-E10 and I like it a lot and that it's able to change lenses, but still that no viewfinder thing when taking photos is something I just don't like but it's my vlogging camera. It's got a permanently fixed stand attached to my desk, so it's a great camera for vlogging and zoom stuff.

[evoi]

I purchased a M5A just two weeks ago, after long research. Still the best for me in 2024.

[DadLeisureSkateboarding]

I have the OG RX100. I got it as I wanted to get into photography (that never took off) but I recently started this vlog channel and after using my phone, then a 360 action camera, I dug out the old RX100 and was blown away by it's video quality. I was tempted to swap for the ZV1, as it doesn't have a flip out screen like the other rx100 models (or a decent mic or even a mic input which is annoying) and I heard good things about ZV1 for vlogging... but I think I am also quite attached to the RX100 now and also really like the metal body rather than plastic.

[FilmSpook]

Your videos are Pure Gold, Ryan, brother! Much Appreciation for you! 👍🏾

[unpopularopinion]

Hey Ryan, I'm a commercial pilot who likes taking photos from the cockpit. Looking for something better than Galaxy S21 but i don't want to lug around a dslr. I don't plan on vlogging, or shooting that much video at all. Would you recommend the mk5a? Torn between it and the mk7. I know the 7 is more expensive but i like the idea of the 200mm zoom. The 5a may do better with night shots, though. Or is there a better option in 2023?
Thanks.

[MollyFitzBrown]

I love delivery days lol why the v and not to vii? I have to rx100vii and got the zv1 but think I am going to return the zv1 to keep my rx100vii, the flip screen also drives me nuts lol

[joyousland]

The audio of the ZV1 is way better than the rx100

[franciscoiris]

the stabilizer of the rx100v is better than zv1? I have bought a zv1 but it does not have intelligent active

[ArminHirmer]

quite good reasons :) do you still have the X70? want to sell it?

[fernandoban]

hello, a quick question, would you consider this camera good just for pictures at home with the kids and outdoor footage? or what other camera would you consider?

[ontario]

Good to see the opposite perspective comparing the two cameras. Most go the other way. Minor gripe. Not sure if in a lot of videos the audio is loud or if in yours here the volume is low. When the volume is too low, as ads come up, (they are never low in volume) the volume spike is really annoying. Would be nice if there was a way to at least match the audio level of videos to that of the ads and in that way won't have to do the volume knob dive to lower the level then turn it back up again once the video has restarted. :)