Sony H50 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a detailed overview of the Sony H50 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The H50 was announced 10 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H50 scores vs the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the H50 and the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and ZX1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H50 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older H50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.