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Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2018
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Zeiss ZX1

 QX1 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony QX1

 ZX1 QX1 
RevealedSeptember 2018September 2014Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34""Larger display (+4.34")
Display resolution2765k0kCrisper display (+2765k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Zeiss ZX1

 QX1 ZX1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
86
focusing manually
high MP (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX1
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (216 grams)
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography details
71
good battery (440 shots)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
high MP (37MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
high MP (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (216 grams)
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Alpha QX1Zeiss ZX1
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 -