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Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the QX30 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The QX30 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the QX30 scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Zeiss ZX1

 QX30 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony QX30

 ZX1 QX30 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2014Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34""Bigger screen (+4.34")
Screen resolution2765k0kCrisper screen (+2765k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Zeiss ZX1

 QX30 ZX1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 features exterior measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the QX30 vs the ZX1.

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX30 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older QX30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography features
38
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
has manual focus
excellent resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
65
supports touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent resolution (37MP)
very good max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
excellent resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sony QX30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Zeiss ZX1
Category Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2018-09-27
Body design Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing - 4.34 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings None no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $348 -