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Sony RX100 VA vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

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
Photography Glossary

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
Focus manually More accurate focusing

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).

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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)
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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 -