Sony HX7V vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX7V 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 noticeable gap among the resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX7V (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX7V was released 8 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX7V scores vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX7V vs the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HX7V will be behind with regard to sensor tech.