Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
(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
- Revealed September 2018
Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony QX1 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe QX1 was brought out 5 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the QX1 matches up against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Zeiss ZX1
QX1 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony QX1
ZX1 | QX1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | September 2014 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | " | Larger display (+4.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 0k | Crisper display (+2765k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Zeiss ZX1
QX1 | ZX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony QX1 offers physical dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Sony QX1 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the QX1 versus the ZX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and ZX1.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older QX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Zeiss |
Model type | Sony Alpha QX1 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Type | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 37MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | - | 4.34" |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 440 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | - |