Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Zeiss ZX1
RX100 VII | ZX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | September 2018 | More recent by 11 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony RX100 VII
ZX1 | RX100 VII | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 4.34" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1844k dot) |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Zeiss ZX1
RX100 VII | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Sony RX100 VII and Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VII vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |