Sony HX20V vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony HX20V 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
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Newer Model is Sony HX30V
(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
- Introduced September 2018
Sony HX20V vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Sony HX20V and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX20V (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX20V was unveiled 7 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the HX20V grades vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX20V vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Zeiss ZX1
HX20V | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony HX20V
ZX1 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | July 2012 | More recent by 75 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 922k | Sharper display (+1843k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Zeiss ZX1
HX20V | ZX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony HX20V vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V offers outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX20V and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX20V and the ZX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and ZX1.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX20V having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older HX20V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX20V vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Zeiss |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Zeiss ZX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-07-20 | 2018-09-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 7488 x 4992 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2-22 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 4.34" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 2,765k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | 512GB internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $397 | - |