Sony HX30V vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look much closer at the Sony HX30V vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The HX30V was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX30V matches up versus the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX30V has outside dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX30V versus the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX30V featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail due to its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX30V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.