Sony H90 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony H90 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The H90 was introduced 7 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H90 matches up against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 features outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the H90 compared to the ZX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The H90 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.