Sony H20 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony H20 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the H20 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The H20 was revealed 10 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H20 matches up against the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Sony H20 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the H20 and the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H20 and ZX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and ZX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H20 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will render more detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older H20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.