Sony RX100 IV vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony RX100 IV vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 IV was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 IV grades vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 IV vs Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 IV compared to the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and ZX1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 IV featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older RX100 IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.