Sony HX300 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony HX300 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX300 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX300 was introduced 6 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX300 grades against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 has external measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Sony HX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX300 vs the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and ZX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and ZX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX300 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.