Rankings
The Sony ZV-1F is a compact vlogging camera that pairs a 1-inch 20 MP sensor with a bright f/2.0 ultra-wide lens, delivering 4K video and fast hybrid autofocus. Its modern connectivity and touchscreen make it ideal for creators, though the fixed lens and lack of RAW limit advanced flexibility.
The Sony WX300 delivers a powerful 20× optical zoom and Wi-Fi in a pocket-sized body, making it a solid travel companion for daylight shooting. Its small sensor, however, hampers low-light capability and the camera is now discontinued.
The Sony DSC-HX10V is a compact travel superzoom with a 16× lens, 18.2 MP back-illuminated sensor and full-HD video. It adds GPS and fast 10 fps bursts, but lacks wireless connectivity and suffers from the typical small-sensor limitations.
The Sony DSC-W730 is a small, lightweight point-and-shoot with a 16.1 MP CCD sensor and 8× optical zoom. It offers optical stabilization and 720p video but lacks modern connectivity and higher-resolution video.
The Sony DSC-H300 is a bridge-style superzoom with a 35× optical lens and 20.1 MP CCD sensor. It offers solid still-image quality and long battery life but lacks modern connectivity and high-resolution video.
The Sony RX100 VII is a premium pocketable camera featuring a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24-200 mm ZEISS zoom, industry-leading autofocus and 4K video. It excels at fast action and high-quality video, though battery endurance and heat management can be concerns.
The Sony DSC-W830 offers a high-resolution 20 MP sensor and quality Zeiss optics in an ultra-compact body, but its low-resolution LCD, limited video, and lack of wireless connectivity keep it in the entry-level segment.
The Sony RX100 is a premium compact offering DSLR-like image quality, a fast f/1.8 lens and 1080p60 video in a pocket-sized body, but it lacks modern connectivity and a tilting screen.
The Sony DSC-H400/B is a bridge camera with an extreme 63× zoom and optical stabilization, delivering solid stills but hampered by modest video, slow burst speed and lack of connectivity.
The Sony ZV-1 is a compact, creator-focused camera with a 1-inch 20.1 MP sensor, bright f/1.8-2.8 ZEISS lens and side-flip screen, delivering strong autofocus and 4K HDR video for vloggers. Its fixed lens and short 4K recording window are the main trade-offs.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is a 2009 bridge-style camera offering a 20× optical superzoom, 9-MP sensor and 1080p video in a compact body, targeting enthusiasts who need long reach without a DSLR. Its strengths are the extensive zoom and fast burst, while drawbacks include a weak EVF, lack of modern connectivity and limited low-light performance.
The Sony DSC-W350 is a pocket-sized 14.1 MP point-and-shoot with a versatile 26-105 mm equivalent lens, optical stabilization and 720p video, aimed at beginners and travelers. Its tiny size and easy-to-use interface are offset by a weak flash, modest battery life and sluggish shooting speed.
| Attribute | | | | | | | | Sony Cyber-shot HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot HX10V | Sony DSC-W730 | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 18.2 MP | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 9.1 MP | 18.2 MP | 16.1 MP | 20.2 MPbest | 14.1 MP | |
1 inchesbest | 0.43 inches | 0.625 inches | 0.435 inches | 0.435 inches | 0.43 inches | 0.625 inches | 0.3 inches | 0.43 inches | 0.43 inches | 1 inchesbest | 0.305 inches | |
1 x | 35 x | 3 x | 20 x | 8 x | 63 xbest | 8 x | 20 x | 16 x | 8 x | 3.6 x | 4 x | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 f | 3 f | 1.8 fbest | 3.5 f | 3.3 f | 3.4 f | 2.8 f | 2.8 f | 3.3 f | 3.3 f | 1.8 fbest | 2.7 f |
12,800 ISObest | 3,200 ISO | — | 12,800 ISObest | 3,200 ISO | 3,200 ISO | — | 3,200 ISO | 12,800 ISObest | 3,200 ISO | 3,200 ISO | 3,200 ISO | |
2,160 pbest | 720 p | 30 p | 1,080 p | 720 p | 720 p | 30 p | 30 p | 1,080 p | 720 p | 1,080 p | 720 p | |
16 fps | 0.8 fps | — | 10 fps | 1 fps | 0.71 fps | 20 fpsbest | 10 fps | 10 fps | 1 fps | — | — | |
— | 350 shots | — | 500 shotsbest | 210 shots | 300 shots | 275 shots | 390 shots | 340 shots | 200 shots | 330 shots | 240 shots |
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| Attribute | | | | | | | | Sony Cyber-shot HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot HX10V | Sony DSC-W730 | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Image Quality(5) | ||||||||||||
Megapixels (MP) | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 18.2 MP | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | 9.1 MP | 18.2 MP | 16.1 MP | 20.2 MP | 14.1 MP |
Sensor Size (inches) | 1.0 inches | 0.43 inches | 0.625 inches | 1/2.3 inches | 1/2.3 inches | 0.43 inches | 0.625 inches | 0.300 inches | 0.43 inches | 0.43 inches | 1.0 inches | 0.305 inches |
Optical Zoom (x) | 1 x | 35 x | 3 x | 20 x | 8 x | 63 x | 8 x | 20 x | 16 x | 8 x | 3.6 x | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture (f) | 2.0 f | 3.0 f | 1.8 f | 3.5 f | 3.3 f | 3.4 f | 2.8 f | 2.8 f | 3.3 f | 3.3 f | 1.8 f | 2.7 f |
Maximum ISO (ISO) | 12800 ISO | 3200 ISO | — | 12800 ISO | 3200 ISO | 3200 ISO | — | 3200 ISO | 12800 ISO | 3200 ISO | 3200 ISO | 3200 ISO |
Video(2) | ||||||||||||
Video Resolution (p) | 2160 p | 720 p | 30 p | 1080 p | 720 p | 720 p | 30 p | 30 p | 1080 p | 720 p | 1080 p | 720 p |
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 16 fps | 0.8 fps | — | 10 fps | 1 fps | 0.71 fps | 20 fps | 10 fps | 10 fps | 1 fps | — | — |
Battery & Power(1) | ||||||||||||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | — | 350 shots | — | 500 shots | 210 shots | 300 shots | 275 shots | 390 shots | 340 shots | 200 shots | 330 shots | 240 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||||||||||||
Weight (g) | 256 g | 594 g | 294 g | 166 g | 122 g | 628 g | 275 g | 453 g | 234 g | 122 g | 240 g | 117 g |
Display(2) | ||||||||||||
Screen Size (in) | 3.0 in | 2.95 in | 3.0 in | 3.0 in | 2.7 in | 2.95 in | 3.0 in | 3.0 in | 3.0 in | 2.7 in | 3 in | 2.7 in |
Screen Resolution (dots) | 921600 dots | 460800 dots | 921600 dots | 460800 dots | 230000 dots | 460800 dots | 921600 dots | 230400 dots | 921600 dots | 230400 dots | — | — |
Connectivity(3) | ||||||||||||
Wi‑Fi | true | false | true | true | — | false | true | false | false | false | false | — |
Bluetooth | true | false | true | — | — | false | true | false | false | false | false | — |
USB Port Type | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 | USB‑C | Micro USB | Micro USB | USB 2.0 | Micro‑B | Proprietary | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | — | — |
Features(3) | ||||||||||||
Built‑in Flash | false | true | — | true | true | true | false | true | true | true | — | true |
Autofocus System | Hybrid AF | Multi Point | Hybrid | Multi‑Point AF | Contrast-detection | — | Hybrid | Contrast | Multi Point | Multi‑Point AF | — | — |
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years | 1 years | — | — | — | 1 years | — | — | 0.25 years | — | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the ZV-1F for its superb autofocus, compact size, 4K video quality and vlogging-focused features, but note the lack of RAW, limited manual controls, and fixed lens as drawbacks for advanced users.
Everyday users love the camera as an upgrade from smartphones, highlighting its reliable autofocus, tiny footprint, Bokeh switch and vertical video mode, while complaining about the unstable mobile app, grip comfort, short battery life, and missing RAW.
“Perfect upgrade from smartphone vlogging”
“Autofocus never loses my face, even in busy scenes”
“Love the Bokeh switch - makes my videos look pro instantly”
Professional reviewers praise the massive zoom and reliable stabilization, but criticize the outdated feature set and limited video capabilities.
Professional reviewers regard the ZV-1 as a best-in-class compact for vloggers, applauding its fast hybrid AF, high-resolution sensor and creator-focused ergonomics, while noting the fixed-lens limitation and overheating during extended 4K shoots.
Everyday users appreciate the intuitive vlogging workflow, reliable face-tracking autofocus and natural skin-tone rendering, but mention overheating and the lack of a headphone jack as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers praised the WX300 for its impressive zoom range, Wi-Fi functionality and compact size, but noted the tiny 1/2.3-type sensor hampers image quality in low-light and at high ISO settings.
Historical users appreciated the portability and zoom, while many expressed disappointment with noise and softness in dim environments.
Professional reviewers commend the DSC-W830 for its high-resolution sensor, compact form factor, and reliable Zeiss optics, noting sharp daylight images, but criticize the outdated CCD sensor, lack of manual controls, and low-resolution LCD.
Everyday users appreciate the pocketable size, ease of operation, and solid daylight image quality, while frustrations focus on poor low-light performance, slow autofocus, and the absence of Wi-Fi.
Reviewers praise the H400's unmatched zoom range and effective stabilization, yet criticize the absence of RAW, modest video, and slow burst performance.
Users appreciate the powerful zoom and easy-to-use modes, but often mention the missing Wi-Fi, limited video quality, and heavy body.
Professional reviewers hail the RX100 VII as a technological masterpiece that brings mirrorless-level autofocus, high-speed shooting and advanced 4K video into a compact form, while noting limited battery life, overheating in prolonged 4K use and a premium price tag.
Everyday users love its pocketable size, impressive image quality and versatile zoom for travel and vlogging, but many complain about short battery life, occasional overheating, and the small grip during extended shooting.
Professional reviewers praised the HX1 for its DSLR-like controls, fast 10 fps burst and 20× zoom, but noted the sub-par EVF, lack of RAW and limited expandability.
Users appreciate the long zoom and burst capability for travel and wildlife, yet many criticize the poor EVF, lack of Wi-Fi and the proprietary memory-stick format.
Reviewers highlight the useful GPS, solid 1080p video and fast burst, while noting the sensor size caps low-light quality and the absence of Wi-Fi.
DPReview gave the RX100 a 78/100, praising its image quality, fast lens and 1080p60 video while noting the lack of a viewfinder and Wi-Fi as drawbacks.
Users love the superb image quality, portability and low-light performance, but complain about the fixed LCD, missing Wi-Fi and the absence of a viewfinder.
Professional reviewers praise its portable design, versatile lens and effective stabilization, but criticize the sluggish shot-to-shot speed, limited manual controls and sub-par low-light capability.
Everyday users love its convenience and panorama mode, yet many are frustrated by the weak flash, short battery life and slow shooting cadence in low-light situations.
