Sony HX5 vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look more in depth at the Sony HX5 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX5 was revealed 9 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX5 grades vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX5 against the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide more detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HX5 will be behind in sensor tech.