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Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 III
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 RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Zeiss ZX1

 RX10 IV ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony RX10 IV

 ZX1 RX10 IV 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2017Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1440kClearer screen (+1325k dot)

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Zeiss ZX1

 RX10 IV ZX1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

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

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
87
focusing manually
high MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than others (1,095g)
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
77
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (1,095g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
65
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high MP (37MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (800g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
high MP (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
29
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (1,095 grams)
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sony RX10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVZeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Zeiss ZX1
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-09-12 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 315 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/2-22
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Display resolution 1,440k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 24.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 400 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,698 -