Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2018
Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RX1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX1 matches up against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Zeiss ZX1
RX1 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony RX1
ZX1 | RX1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | February 2013 | More recent by 68 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 1229k | Sharper display (+1536k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Zeiss ZX1
RX1 | ZX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX1 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX1 and the ZX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and ZX1 is 79 and 67 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and ZX1.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Zeiss ZX1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older RX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Zeiss |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-02-19 | 2018-09-27 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/2-22 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.34 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dots | 2,765k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2534 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | 512GB internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,798 | - |