Sony RX100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Sony and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the RX100 (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 was manufactured 7 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RX100 matches up versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 vs the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged RX100 will be behind in sensor tech.