Sony HX80 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony HX80 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HX80 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX80 was launched 3 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX80 scores against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX80 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the HX80 versus the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX80 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HX80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.