Sony HX100V vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony HX100V vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX100V was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX100V matches up vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX100V comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 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).

Check out the Sony HX100V vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX100V against the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and ZX1 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and ZX1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX100V with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail using its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be behind in sensor innovation.