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Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
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Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony RX100 VA and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Sony and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was launched 2 months before the ZX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RX100 VA matches up vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Zeiss ZX1

		

		

			
 RX100 VA ZX1 
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 ZX1 RX100 VA 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1229kSharper screen (+1536k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Zeiss ZX1

		

		

			
 RX100 VA ZX1 
ReleasedJuly 2018September 2018Same age
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Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 VA and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA against the ZX1.
Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and ZX1.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
66
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
86
 focusing manually
 high MP (37MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
 Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
86
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others (299 grams)
70
 screen articulates
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competition (800g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
70
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
64
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 high MP (37 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
76
 lighter than others (299 grams)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
65
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 high MP (37MP)
 fast max aperture (f2)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (800g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
 Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
66
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
 focusing manually
 fast max aperture (f2)
 bigger than average screen (4.34")
 high MP (37 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
81
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than others (299g)
 doesn't have microphone port
31
 fast max aperture (f2)
 touchscreen
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Zeiss ZX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-13 2018-09-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 315 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
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 rate 24.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 -