Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets take a closer look at the Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 IV was manufactured 12 months before the ZX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the RX10 IV grades versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 IV has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX10 IV versus the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and ZX1 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and ZX1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older RX10 IV will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.