Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony S2000 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Zeiss ZX1
S2000 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony S2000
ZX1 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | January 2010 | Fresher by 106 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 4.34" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 230k | Sharper screen (+2535k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Zeiss ZX1
S2000 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Check the Sony S2000 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Sony S2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |