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Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
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
  • Introduced September 2018
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Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Sony RX100 VII and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VII was unveiled 11 months later than the ZX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX100 VII scores vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Zeiss ZX1

 RX100 VII ZX1 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2018More recent by 11 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony RX100 VII

 ZX1 RX100 VII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k921kCrisper screen (+1844k dot)

Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Zeiss ZX1

 RX100 VII ZX1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VII and the ZX1.

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and ZX1.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver more detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger RX100 VII will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (260 per charge)
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is high (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competitors (302g)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
low battery (260 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is high (37MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography info
65
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (260 shots)
69
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
sensor resolution is high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
81
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors (302g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VII and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIIZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Zeiss ZX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-25 2018-09-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 37 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 418 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,298 -