Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sony HX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.