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Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(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
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
  • Announced September 2018
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Zeiss ZX1

 HX10V ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony HX10V

 ZX1 HX10V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2012Newer by 80 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k922kClearer display (+1843k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Zeiss ZX1

 HX10V ZX1 
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).

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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.

Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (234g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
high sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX10V
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
31
good max aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Sony HX10V vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VZeiss ZX1
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 -