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Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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 HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX350 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The HX350 was released 21 months before the ZX1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX350 scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Zeiss ZX1

 HX350 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony HX350

 ZX1 HX350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018December 2016Fresher by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k922kClearer display (+1843k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Zeiss ZX1

 HX350 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX350 and the ZX1.

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and ZX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX350 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX350
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (800g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
fantastic megapixels (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (652g)
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
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Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-12-20 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 gr (1.44 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1