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Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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
  • Released September 2018
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Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony HX1 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The HX1 was revealed 10 years before the ZX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX1 matches up vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Zeiss ZX1

 HX1 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony HX1

 ZX1 HX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2018April 2009More modern by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Zeiss ZX1

 HX1 ZX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX1 compared to the ZX1.

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and ZX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and ZX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography features
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (544g)
70
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX1
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (544g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
39
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
69
manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34")
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
31
good max aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Sony HX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-22 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2-22
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1440x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 544 grams (1.20 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $47,999 -