Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
(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
- Announced September 2018
Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Sony HX10V and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX10V (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX10V was launched 7 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX10V grades vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Zeiss ZX1
HX10V | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony HX10V
ZX1 | HX10V | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | February 2012 | Newer by 80 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 922k | Clearer display (+1843k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Zeiss ZX1
HX10V | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V has got outside measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Sony HX10V and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V against the ZX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and ZX1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HX10V will be behind in sensor technology.
Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Zeiss |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Zeiss ZX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 7488 x 4992 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2-22 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 4.34 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 2,765k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 320 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $616 | - |