Sony RX10 III vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a extended overview of the Sony RX10 III and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RX10 III (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the RX10 III (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 III was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RX10 III grades vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 III enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Sony RX10 III and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the RX10 III vs the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 III and ZX1 is 53 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 III and ZX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 III featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged RX10 III will be behind in sensor tech.