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Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony S2000 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the S2000 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2000 was announced 9 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2000 matches up against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Zeiss ZX1

 S2000 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony S2000

 ZX1 S2000 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 106 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Zeiss ZX1

 S2000 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2000 has outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2000 against the ZX1.

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and ZX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
87
manual focus
great resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2000
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2000
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
great resolution (37MP)
fast max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (800g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography features
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inch)
great resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Zeiss ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) 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 167g (0.37 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $225 -