Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1
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Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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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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.
Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Zeiss ZX1
SX70 HS | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon SX70 HS
ZX1 | SX70 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 922k | Clearer display (+1843k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Zeiss ZX1
SX70 HS | ZX1 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | September 2018 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |