Sony QX100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look more closely at the Sony QX100 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the QX100 (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX100 was brought out 6 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the QX100 grades against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony QX100 has got physical dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX100 and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the QX100 against the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and ZX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The QX100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older QX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.