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Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX70 HS versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was launched within a month of the ZX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS scores against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Zeiss ZX1

 SX70 HS ZX1 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ZX1 SX70 HS 
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k922kClearer display (+1843k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Zeiss ZX1

 SX70 HS ZX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2018Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Canon SX70 HS versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS vs the ZX1.

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and ZX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and ZX1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
55
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
87
focusing manually
megapixel count high (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (608g)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
64
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than average in class (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count high (37MP)
fast max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
64
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average in class (608 grams)
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (800g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Zeiss ZX1
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Zeiss
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-09-20 2018-09-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 4.34 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Battery type Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 -